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Civil Engineer – Stormwater, Water, & Wastewater

Full-time | West Des Moines, IA

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Overview

Shive-Hattery’s West Des Moines office is growing and we are seeking entry level Civil Engineers. We have needs for additional engineers to assist our clients and staff on a wide variety water resources projects.  Interested candidates should have a strong interest and passion for stormwater, urban drainage, water and wastewater treatment, flood mitigation, stream restoration, watershed improvements, and green infrastructure BMP’s. 

You will have an opportunity to work on projects throughout Iowa and other states, working collaboratively on a variety of projects such as:

  • Drainage Studies
  • Lake restoration
  • Flood Studies
  • Mitigation Banks
  • Water Treatment
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Stream Stabilization and Restoration
  • Culvert and Bridge Hydraulics
  • Lift Stations
  • Storm Water Detention
  • Constructed Wetlands

Required experience:

  • Graduated from an accredited engineering school in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus
  • Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally
  • Demonstrates an ability to be service oriented to existing and potential clients
  • Internships/summer experience in general civil engineering or construction a plus
  • Ability to read and understand construction engineering plans and drawings, including sheet references and layering
  • Have passed or are scheduled to take fundamentals of engineering exam to obtain official Engineering Intern designation by the State of Iowa

Requirements

Responsibilities

  • Assist more senior civil engineers with entry level engineering tasks
  • Assist with engineering design for a wide variety of public and private projects in the industrial, healthcare, education, commercial and government market sectors
  • Duties will include preparation of AutoCAD drawings, reports and technical specifications
  • Design tasks will include drainage and storm sewer design, sanitary sewer design, wastewater treatment design, water treatment design, water main design, project phasing, and other site design components
  • Assist with performing onsite construction administration and construction observation services including reporting and monitoring contractor’s compliance with contract documents
  • Ability to work with other Engineers on multi-discipline teams
  • Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organization and prioritization with attention to detail

Why Shive-Hattery?

Our learning and teaching culture is founded on collaboration. You will learn from and teach other employees while working across disciplines. You will grow your skills and continue your professional growth at Shive-Hattery.

Shive-Hattery offers an outstanding and competitive total compensation package including competitive pay and over 35 different benefits.

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.