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 employs nearly 600 professionals. 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 Cedar Rapids IA office has an exciting opportunity for a Design Professional – Structural;  an early career Structural Engineer with up to 2 years of experience to  support our Food and Pharma team.

Check out some of our recent work featuring Destihl Brewery! 

As an early career 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 service 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, clients can be successful and serve millions of customers through the food and health products they produce. 

Throughout your role in Shive-Hattery, you can touch a variety of work, not only varying your daily but allowing you to work with various clients –  from local clients to Fortune 500 companies. 

• Work closely with senior project and team members to support new learning and development
• Assist with design projects for various local and nationwide clients ranging from food producers, medical manufacturing, bioscience and technology, etc. 
• Work with experienced engineers and technicians while coordinating with multi-discipline teams. 
• Engage in the structural design portion of projects, make design recommendations and decisions, and oversee the completion and quality of construction drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation. 
• Assist with establishing and management of structural scope, schedule, and budget. 
• Oversee shop drawing reviews, field data collections, job site observations, and field data entry

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 from an accredited engineering program
• Experience: Early career engineer with 1 to 3 years of experience; Structural design experience using concrete, steel, and masonry is expected; practical knowledge of wood is advantageous
• License/Certification:  have passed or are scheduled to complete the Fundamentals Of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer Intern (EI) with interest in obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Software Skills: Microsoft Office and familiarity with Autodesk Revit 
• Pass drug and background screenings required for work at most client sites.
• Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle.
• Climb ladders and work on elevated platforms and open grating.
• Wear personal safety equipment required for specific clients and sites

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle
• Climb ladders and work on elevated platforms and open grating.
• Wear personal safety equipment required for specific clients and sites.
• Pass drug and background screenings required for work at most client sites.
• Experience with 3D software (Navisworks/Recap) and some structural engineering design software
• Curious, teamwork-oriented, and interested in learning from and helping others
• Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. 
• Experience with wood and precast is not required, but preferred
• Manages time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing work. 
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, 
• Comfortable presenting design solutions to project team members and project owner.