Structural Engineer - Water/Wastewater Infrastructure

Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer to support the design of water and wastewater infrastructure from its Arkansas-based Water Design Center. This hands-on role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration and offers growth opportunities within the firm as projects progress from concept through construction in the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide technically sound support across all aspects of structural engineering.
• Collaborate with civil, process, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & controls (I&C) engineers, along with BIM technicians, to develop construction plans and specifications for water and wastewater facilities.
• Contribute to and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Assist in the preparation of project budgets, scopes of work, level-of-effort estimates, and project schedules.
• Maintain accountability for time management and the quality of deliverables.
• Support the preparation and implementation of QA/QC procedures.
• Participate in internal coordination meetings, client workshops, and project reviews.
• Some travel may be required to support field investigations, site assessments, and construction-phase services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 5–10 years of experience in structural design engineering
• Working knowledge of structural design involving reinforced concrete, masonry, and structural steel
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Arkansas or ability to obtain Arkansas PE registration through reciprocity

Technologies

• RISA structural design software
• Finite element modeling using plate and frame elements
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Outlook

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tution reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Annual performance bonus

Why this role

• Work on complex water and wastewater facility designs
• High level of design responsibility rather than solely production support
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with in-house technical teams
• Exposure to both design and construction-phase engineering
• Flexible work environment across Arkansas offices
• HW offers true ownership opportunities (not ESOP) to deserving candidates

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $95,000 – $135,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and licensure.

Annual performance bonus, with bonus amounts based on individual and company performance.

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plans; paid time off; professional development support; and flexible work options.

Job Type & Location

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person (Arkansas onsite)