Water – Wastewater 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 Quad Cities (Bettendorf IA) office has an immediate opening for a FT Design Professional – Civil with up to five (5) years experience.

• Assist more Senior Water/Wastewater Engineers with entry level engineering tasks
• Assist with engineering facility plans, master planning reports, specifications, and design drawings for water and wastewater projects in a wide variety of public and private projects in the industrial, government market sectors
• Prepare facility plans, preliminary engineering reports, permit applications, AutoCAD drawings, technical specifications, water modeling, and wastewater facility modeling, 
• Set up and monitor testing equipment
• Assist with the design of water and wastewater treatment plants, treatment equipment comparisons, water well design, water distribution system design
• Assist with performing onsite construction administration and construction observation services including reporting and monitoring contractor’s compliance with contract documents

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 school
• Experience: Up to 5 years; Internships/summer experience in engineering or construction a plus
• License/Certification: Have passed or are scheduled to take Fundamentals Of Engineering (FE) exam to obtain official Engineer Intern (EI) designation by the State of Iowa/Illinois 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read and understand construction engineering plans and drawings, including sheet references and layering
• Demonstrated ability to be service-oriented to existing and potential clients
• Communicate effectively, written and orally
• Collaborate with other Engineers on multi-discipline teams
• Manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organization and prioritization with attention to detail
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle.
• Climb ladders and work off elevated platforms and open grating, and wear personal safety equipment required for specific clients and sites.
• Pass drug screening tests and background screening, which are both required for some client sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience