Structural Engineer – Recent Graduate/Early Career

Overview

Shive-Hattery is a premier Architecture and Engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In total, the firm has 16 offices across the US and employees nearly 600. Shive-Hattery was founded in 1895 and has earned and maintained a strong reputation for excellence in client focus, quality service and communication. The firm prides itself on its One Firm, full-service offering; placing the best people with clients, no matter the project location.

Shive-Hattery’s Cedar Rapids IA office is seeking a Design Professional – Structural; an early-career position with 0-3 years of experience. This position offers the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community that values work-life balance. You’ll join a culture that encourages self-motivation, problem-solving, and growth opportunities.

• Design structural solutions for industrial, commercial, and educational projects, with a primary focus on industrial sectors.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, technicians, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs for our long-standing industrial clients both locally and nationally.
• Provide support in design and drawing production within the structural discipline.
• Perform shop drawing reviews, field data collection, and field data entry.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Work under the guidance and mentorship of licensed structural engineers.
• Participate in site visits, which may require driving, climbing ladders, working on elevated platforms, and wearing PPE specific to client sites.
• Travel occasionally, including some overnight stays, as needed.

Why Shive-Hattery?

You will find the right balance at Shive-Hattery. A large pool of resources in a 500+ person design firm, with a small firm feel where you build personal connections with colleagues, partners and clients. Flourish as a professional with the freedom to chart your own course and make an impact – and Design What Matters to make the world a better place.

At Shive-Hattery, our learning and teaching culture is built on collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to both learn from and teach your peers, working across disciplines to enhance your skills and grow professionally.

We offer a competitive total compensation package, including industry-leading pay and over thirty-five benefits designed to support your well-being and career development.

Benefit Highlights:

• Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child
• Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
• FSA – Medical & Dependent Care
• 8 Paid Holidays + PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
• Overtime Bonus
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• First Time License Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
• …And Many More!

Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering.
• Experience: a recent graduate or early career Engineer Intern (EI) with 0 to 3 years experience; Previous internship skills or summer experience in engineering is advantageous
• License/Certification: Have passed or are scheduled to take the Fundamentals Of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer Intern (EI) with interest in obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Completion of coursework in steel and concrete is essential; experience with wood and masonry is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Revit, 3D software (Navisworks/Recap), structural engineering design software, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively within teams from other disciplines.
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to present design solutions confidently.
• Master’s in Structural Engineering is preferred but not required.
• Ability to pass drug and background screenings required for work at most industrial sites.