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We believe good engineering starts with listening, showing up, and taking responsibility for the people who count on us. That same mindset shapes how we work together — with trust, direct relationships, and room to grow.
We believe people grow when they’re trusted with real responsibility — and supported by people who want to see them succeed. At Hawkins-Weir, you’ll have the opportunity to work directly with clients, take ownership of meaningful work, and learn from people who are invested in your growth. You’re trusted to step up, and backed when you do.
Real work. Day one.An 8-week paid internship built on real client projects and mentorship from engineers still in the field. Many of our full-time engineers — and some partners — started right here.
“Shadowing multiple areas of engineering helped me hone in on what kind of civil engineering I want to pursue.”
No waiting your turn.At Hawkins-Weir, early-career engineers aren’t expected to wait years before getting meaningful experience. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to real client work, and get opportunities to see projects beyond your desk. We give you responsibility early — and the mentorship to grow into it.
“I was in project-manager meetings and on site visits within my first month. No one told me to wait my turn.”
Earned, not assigned.Experienced engineers come here to do more than manage projects from a distance. You’ll have a direct relationship with clients, meaningful ownership of your work, and the opportunity to shape how we serve the people who count on us.
“I didn’t want to wait 20 years to matter to the firm. Here I own a piece of it. That changes how you show up.”
Trust people with meaningful work, support them as they grow, and give them a voice in how we serve the people who count on us.
There’s no fixed timeline and no guarantee. But for some of the people who build their careers here, meaningful responsibility can eventually lead to something few firms can offer: a real opportunity to become a shareholder in an independent firm. It’s not automatic, and it’s not for everyone. It’s a path that develops through the trust, leadership, and contribution you build over time.
If we ask you to build your career here, we believe we should give you the support, opportunity, and trust to make that career your own. That means real work, people who will teach you, room to take on responsibility, and opportunities to keep growing.
A few of the commitments behind that.
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision — from day one, no waiting period.
A 3% contribution every year — whether or not you add a dollar of your own.
A compressed schedule means a three-day weekend every other week — time for the life you’re building outside the work.
PE exam prep, materials & fees — plus other professional credentials
Plus 16 days earned annually, with buyback option
Bring in great people, get rewarded
Company performance + individual results
Every major holiday, built into your calendar
Earned case by case — every partner started as an employee
From early-career opportunities to experienced professionals, our openings span the people and roles that make Hawkins-Weir work. Whatever your discipline, you’ll find the same expectation here: do meaningful work, take responsibility, and help serve the people who count on us.
Don’t see the right fit? The best people don’t always arrive on schedule.