Senior Structural Engineer

Company: Hazen And Sawyer
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a full time Senior-Level Structural Engineer for our Tennessee offices. As part of our Structural team, the selected candidate will be involved with a wide range of projects including planning, design, permitting, and construction of structures for drinking water, wastewater, water resources, and conveyance structures and structural components. Candidate shall be capable of supervising and mentoring junior staff and leading structural design of projects. The position will include project management, technical leadership and staff mentoring in the Midwest region. Primary focus will be projects in Midwest region including TN, KY, OH, and IN. 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 2,000 employees in 70 offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK. A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals. Key Responsibilities: Perform assessment, design and construction tasks for water and wastewater treatment projects. Lead the structural design and construction administration responsibilities for mid-to-large sized projects involving upgrades to wastewater, water and reclaimed water treatment plants, storage facilities, pipelines, stormwater systems, pump stations and distributions/collection systems. Lead team of structural engineers and designers, mentor and develop junior staff and perform site inspections and assessments of existing infrastructure. 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. Required Qualifications: Prospective applicants shall have a minimum of 10 years of experience and have a BS degree or MS degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Concentration from an ABET accredited institution. Prospective applicants shall have a Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain such in the State of Tennessee. Experience in design and construction of reinforced concrete, reinforced masonry, structural steel and aluminum as well as knowledge of applicable building codes, design standards including ACI, AISC, ASCE, and structural analysis and design software is required. Candidate must be an effective communicator and be able to successfully work in a multi-discipline team environment. 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 Please submit resume and cover letter.

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