Learn what makes this design and engineering firm a Top Workplace for Engineers.
Founded in 1965, The Haskell Company is a Jacksonville-based design, engineering, construction, and professional-services firm of 2,400 professionals across the U.S., Latin America, and Asia. The company offers engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services to support civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process design. Design-build work includes project management from initial concept through completion for operations in industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, healthcare, aerospace, and commercial sectors.
The Haskell Company was recently recognized as a Top Workplaces for Engineers by Engineering.com and the Top Workplaces employer recognition program of HR technology company Energage. More specifically, The Haskell Company was recognized as an organization that provides exceptional workplace environments for its engineering professionals.
For more information about the spirit of innovation and values of the firm, Engineering.com spoke with Meredith Adragna, director of talent acquisition at The Haskell Company. Here’s what she had to say.
What types of engineers do you hire?
We hire automation engineers, civil engineers for positions in infrastructure and transportation, civil engineers for site, electrical, mechanical, and packaging systems, work, engineers for process-systems projects, and structural engineers.
What qualifications do you look for in engineers?
Qualifications vary by engineering discipline and the markets they serve. Haskell provides integrated delivery of capital projects across 15 different markets. Generally speaking, we look for candidates with four-year engineering degrees and relevant project experience. While education and licensure requirements can be firm for some positions, we are open to skills-based hiring. A candidate may not have experience in a particular market, but we welcome individuals who display the attitude and aptitude to venture into new markets and project types.
What growth opportunities do you have for engineers?
Top-down, we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of all our team members. We are transparent with potential career paths and intentionally train our leaders on how to conduct career planning discussions. Haskell has a technical training team that is focused on our engineers and how to enhance their experience with a job or discipline-specific focus. We also have a corporate Learning and Development team that provides high-quality accessible training and professional development opportunities.
Additionally, we offer simple yet impactful benefits such as tuition reimbursement and professional membership reimbursements.
What makes your culture unique?
In 2018, our Executive Leadership Team created a strategic plan called Haskell 2025 that will culminate at the end of this year. First and foremost, this is built on the foundation of our core values — team, excellence, service, and trust. These values guide every team member, every office, and every project.
Beyond that, Haskell 2025 has six pillars. The first pillar is a pledge to our employees — provide team members with the BEST job of their lives.
Why do you think you’re a top workplace?
I believe this goes back to our culture. A strong and sustainable culture comes for the top down. Jim O’Leary is our valued President and has truly ensured Haskell employees have a sense of personal and professional value. Our employees completed the TWP survey by voicing their opinions. Stemming from our win, they feel valued with a strong path to success here at Haskell.
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