Structural Engineer - Early Career

Hazen and Sawyer

Posted 13 days ago

Full Time

Charlotte, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform structural design and analysis for environmental infrastructure such as pump stations, treatment facilities, and dams. Responsibilities include writing technical reports, reviewing shop drawings, and conducting field inspections.

Qualifications

You have a BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with a structural concentration, and possess or are working towards EIT certification. You are familiar with design software like AutoCAD or Revit and have coursework or experience in reinforced concrete, steel, and masonry.

Must Have Skills for ATS

AutoCAD

Revit

reinforced concrete

steel

reinforced masonry

FE exam

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job Description

Work Setting: In-person (All in office/field) 

Hazen & Sawyer is seeking a talented early career Structural Engineer for our Charlotte, NC office. As part of our team in Charlotte, North Carolina, you will have exciting opportunities to help deliver superior solutions to our clients’ most complex water-related challenges. You will provide structural design and analysis of environmental structures such as low-rise industrial buildings, pump stations, process basins, treatment facilities, dams, and spillways.

We believe in fostering a dynamic and supportive environment, where you can grow and make a significant impact. While working towards your PE (under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer), you’ll get the chance to learn from and work alongside some of the top talent in our field. This role allows for work on a variety of projects across different areas and disciplines in our industry. You’ll get to work in multiple settings from the field to the office.

Successful candidates will be self-motivated, inquisitive, passionate about the work we do, and have a growth-mindset. Join us in delivering exceptional results and continuous building of our reputation for excellence in the industry.

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

  • Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
  • Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
  • We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
  • We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
  • We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work directly with senior level structural engineering team providing mentoring opportunities to learn and develop 
  • Full structural design based on governing building codes and design standards 
  • Performing construction management tasks such as shop drawings reviews, responding to RFIs, and field inspections
  • Writing technical reports and assist in the development of drawings and specifications for construction 
  • Communicate and work effectively in multi-discipline team environment 
  • Participate in fieldwork, site visits (in-state) and potential client meetings; capable of walking around outdoors in the Southeastern climate

Required Qualifications:

  • BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering (MS Preferred) 
  • Have EIT or in progress of taking the FE 
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit, and/or other software 
  • Experience or coursework in reinforced concrete, steel, and reinforced masonry 
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills - must be effective communicators and successfully work in multi-discipline team environment 
  • Ability to work independently and in group settings 
  • Self-starter 
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail 
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Structural degree concentration 
  • Experience in cross-disciplinary teamwork

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
  • Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
  • Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
  • Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
  • Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
  • Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location

Hazen and Sawyer

As Hazen marks 75 years, we celebrate a legacy of absolute commitment to our clients while delivering the best technical work available anywhere. By fostering a culture rich with collaboration, opportunity, and support, we've retained a small-firm feel even as we've expanded to be the water industry's largest firm solely devoted to all things water. Our focus on water prepares us to handle the exceptional challenges facing the industry: adapting to new regulations and changes in supply or demand; targeting stretched budgets for optimal ROI; developing resilience to drought, floods, severe storms, and wildfires; charting a course into the digital age; and much, much more. Our focus on water also makes us home to many of the world’s top water experts and rising talents, each seeking a challenging and rewarding career while making an important contribution to the communities in which we work. If you have a water challenge, Hazen and Sawyer has your solution. Visit our website to view a full list of all Hazen office locations across the country and around the world.

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