Structural Engineer

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. 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 their clients, no matter the project location.

Shive-Hattery’s Iowa City IA office has an exciting opportunity for a Structural Engineer (PE) with 5-8 years of experience in the design and leadership of structural engineering projects to support our Higher Education and Healthcare team.

Check out some of our recent work featuring the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and many more.

As a Structural Engineer at Shive-Hattery, you will be an integral part of our team serving our current and future clients, learn from our teams on how to serve clients, and overall allow us to serve each other at an elevated level to ensure we can create a better world for all. Because of our work our clients can be successful in educating their students and treating their patients in top notch facilities.

As a member of our Higher Education and Healthcare team, you’ll delve into the intricacies of overcoming complex infrastructure challenges, developing strong relationships with our clients, and leaving an indelible mark on the campuses we serve.

Embark on a dynamic career path where you’ll engage in diverse projects, buoyed by a cohesive team of high-performing professionals. Join us in crafting the future of educational and healthcare campuses while honing your expertise and contributing to our collective legacy.

In this role, you will lead structural design efforts for projects serving higher education, healthcare, industrial, and government clients, with a primary emphasis on structures that will support district energy utilities. This will include designing new structures and assessing existing ones.

You will also be responsible for leading structural design for projects that support mechanical engineers in designing steam and chilled water systems. This will primarily involve assisting in laying out supports, guides, and anchors for thermal utilities, as well as designing critical components such as operating platforms and circulation devices for maintenance access.

Collaboration will be crucial as you work with experienced engineers and technicians within multi-discipline teams. Your main focus will be on serving our long-standing higher education and healthcare clients, both locally and nationally.

Additionally, your responsibilities will include overseeing shop drawing reviews, conducting construction site observations and recordings, participating in studies related to proposed infrastructure improvements, estimating construction costs for projects under design, and collaborating with other engineers, contractors, and clients on-site to address challenges encountered during construction or discovered during an investigation.

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 engineering from an accredited college/university
• Experience: 5 to 8 years experience in design and as a leader of structural design projects. Your current experience should include structural design using concrete, steel, and masonry, with specific expertise in designing underground structures being a definite plus. Additionally, experience in designing supports for thermal utilities would be beneficial.
• License/Certification: licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Iowa or have the ability to obtain immediate licensure in Iowa.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred technical competencies include proficiency in modeling and viewing software such as Revit, Navisworks, and Recap, as well as experience with structural engineering design software like Risa, Profis, Enercalc, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Collaboration is a key aspect of this role, so you need to demonstrate a willingness to work effectively with other disciplines and a proactive interest in understanding their design requirements to better serve clients.
• Effective time and workload management skills are essential. This includes your ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work efficiently.
• Practical requirements include a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. You should also be comfortable with tasks such as climbing ladders, working on elevated platforms and open grating, and wearing necessary personal protective equipment as required by specific clients and sites. You must be able to pass drug and background screenings as required for work at most client sites.
• Attention to detail is critical in this role, and you should possess strong oral and written communication skills. You must be comfortable presenting design solutions to clients.