Civil Engineer– 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. 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 has an immediate opening in our West Des Moines IA office for a new graduate or early career Civil Engineer with 0-3 years of professional experience. 

With the support of the Group Leader and other civil engineers located in the office, this position assists on a variety of duties associated with design across a wide range of projects, ranging across both private and public sectors.  

 “There is an instant connection among our people with a passion for industrial problem-solving. This camaraderie is special and makes us a destination employer.” – Monica Sargent, Business Unit Director  

• 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 roadway design, trails, parking lots, site grading, drainage and storm sewer design, sanitary sewer design, water main design, project phasing, traffic control 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?

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: Graduated from an accredited engineering school. 
• Experience:  new graduate or early career Civil Engineer with 0-2 years of professional experience.  
• License/Certification: have passed or are scheduled to take fundamentals of engineering exam to obtain official Engineering Intern designation by the State of Iowa. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. 
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus. 
• MicroStation 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.