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

Schaefer’s vision to lead the field is felt in all aspects of our business including recruitment + retention fueled by team member feedback. An annual, extensive survey like Zweig Group’s Best Firms to Work For is just one of the ways in which we encourage a feedback environment, but is the most helpful mechanism for year-over-year tracking against our goals.

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 2024 Awards page.