Structural Project Engineer (Mid-Level)

Hazen and Sawyer; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with match

Professional development

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer invites a Principal Structural Engineer to join our team, leading projects across water and wastewater facilities in the Northeast and beyond. The role emphasizes project management, technical leadership, and mentorship of junior staff.

Candidates should have a Civil Engineering degree with a structural concentration, a PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months), and 5–12 years of related experience, with proficiency in structural codes and design software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with structural focus or Structural Engineering.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 5–12 years of related experience in structural design/construction.

Responsibilities

• Project engineering/management, mentoring, and staff development.
• Design and construction of structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and aluminum projects.
• Produce design calculations, reports, permits, and plans for water/ wastewater facilities.
• Support construction activities including submittals, RFIs, site inspections.

Skills

5-12 years experience

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Project engineering/management

Education

BS Civil Eng (structural concentration)

PE license (or 6 months)

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Civil/Structural Eng

Tools

Structural design software

ACI/ASCE/AISC codes

Job description

Work Setting: Hybrid

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking Principal Structural Engineer for our New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Massachusetts offices. As part of our Structural team. The position will work on a wide range of projects to include planning, design, permitting, and construction of structures in the ‘water space’ (i.e. drinking water, wastewater, water resources, conveyance, canals and ports).

Client development, project management, technical leadership and staff mentoring opportunities will be possible for the selected individual across Hazen’s Northeast and Midwest businesses. Primary focus will be projects in NY, NJ and CT. Fieldwork and site visits from planning through construction may be required with occasional travel.

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 2,400 employees in 90+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
• A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals

Key Responsibilities

• Project engineering/management, mentoring and developing junior staff, performing site inspections and assessments of existing infrastructure.
• Perform assessment, design, and construction tasks for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Produce design calculations, technical reports, permitting, detailed design and engineering plans/specifications for environmental structures such as industrial buildings, pump stations, process basins, storage facilities and treatment facilities.
• Participate in construction tasks for similar projects including submittal review, responding to RFI’s, site inspections and clarifications during construction
• Technical Engineering Leadership.
• Staff Development.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering (with a Structural Concentration preferred) or Structural Engineering
• PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• 5-12 years of related experience
• Experience in design and construction of structural steel, reinforced concrete, reinforced masonry, and aluminum is required as well as knowledge of applicable building codes, design standards including ACI, AISC, ASCE, and structural analysis and design software.
• Candidates must be effective communicators and be able to successfully work in a multi-discipline team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Civil Engineering (with a Structural Concentration) or Structural Engineering

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, plus employer-paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional licensure and professional organization memberships.
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.