Schaefer was recognized as a top structural engineering firm in the nation based on the Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For survey.

We believe in making business decisions with our people in mind, and designing smart, creative structures that enhance the communities we live in + serve. Top talent joins + stays at Schaefer for our perspective on growth: we encourage our people to diversify their portfolios + experiences in an effort to identify + pursue their passions. We believe in continuous improvement in all aspects of our business and encourage our team members to strive toward a common goal – to lead the field.

We participate in Zweig Group’s Best Firm to Work For program to collect + analyze detailed team member feedback on many aspects of our business. We use the data to better inform future decisions + determine opportunities for improvement.

About Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For

Firms were judged on professional development, culture, workplace practices, benefits and retention rates. The two-part submission included an initial overview of firm practices completed by firm representatives followed by an anonymous employee survey gauging internal satisfaction of each category.

Best Firms to Work For, a ranking system provided by Zweig Group, awards companies in the categories of structural engineering, architecture, civil engineers, environmental, multidiscipline and overall. For the complete ranking, visit the 2023 Awards page.