Structural Engineer (Mid-Level)

Hazen and Sawyer; Fairfax (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading environmental engineering firm is seeking a mid-level Structural Engineer for its Fairfax, VA office. The role involves structural design and analysis of environmental structures including wastewater treatment plants and pump stations. A BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineering license are required. The company offers competitive health benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Experience with water and wastewater systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Experience in design of concrete, steel, and structural aluminum.
• Preferred experience with water and wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and analysis of environmental structures.
• Lead construction administration responsibilities.
• Conduct design per governing building codes and standards.
• Travel for site reconnaissance and inspections.

Skills

Computer-aided design

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural concentration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

STAAD

Job description

Structural Engineer (Mid-Level)

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Structural Engineer for our Fairfax, VA office. The position will include performing structural design and analysis of environmental structures such as low‑rise industrial buildings, pump stations, process basins, treatment facilities, dams and spillways. The selected individual will lead the structural design and construction administration responsibilities for major projects involving upgrades to wastewater, water and reclaimed water treatment plants.

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:

• Computer‑aided design (AutoCAD, Revit drafting/modeling, STAAD).
• Full structural design per governing building codes and design standards including ACI, AISC and ASCE.
• Performing construction management tasks such as shop drawings reviews and field inspections.
• Candidates must be effective communicators and successfully work in multi‑discipline team environment.
• Some travel is required for site reconnaissance tasks, condition assessments, and structural observations.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 - 10 years of experience
• Have a BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural concentration from an ABET accredited institution.
• Candidates must have a Professional Engineering (PE) license, and a Structural Engineering (SE) license is preferred, or the ability to obtain such in the State of California, Oregon or Washington.
• Experience in design and construction of reinforced concrete, steel, reinforced masonry and structural aluminum.
• Experience with water and wastewater systems preferred.

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) 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