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 ranking is a direct reflection of our people’s perceptions of our firm, and of the way we do business compared to others in the industry. We use the qualitative + quantitative results to guide future years’ initiatives, and to track how evolutions made are perceived by our team members year-over-year. This year, we had 100% participation from our team members – we appreciate the honest feedback so that we can spend time reviewing, refreshing +/or launching benefits, initiatives + opportunities most important to them.

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 2025 Awards page.