Licensed Electrical Engineer

Licensed Electrical Engineer

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 opening for a Licensed Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience. This position could offer the ability to work from one of the other Shive-Hattery offices depending on the candidate.

This professional position will perform a variety of duties as a lead electrical engineer on campus utility projects, renewable energy projects, industrial, building and site projects primarily providing electrical expertise on higher education projects. This position will work in a team setting on the timely, professional, and accurate production of various design documents, contracts, technical drawings, code research, Revit models and other items associated with the delivery of electrical design services.

• Design electrical systems for campus electrical and communications, buildings for industrial clients, incorporating power distribution, LED and custom lighting design solutions, Life Safety Systems, and data/communications.
• Direct the electrical design and production efforts for projects.
• Engage with clients on projects.
• Operate both independently and in collaboration with the electrical team.
• Coordinate across disciplines on various projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to early career engineers and designers during the design & production phases.
• Prepare specifications and perform code research.
• Travel to project locations to collect details about current conditions. Some travel might be necessary.
• Visit construction sites to help ensure quality, monitor progress, verify compliance with the electrical design contract, and conduct construction observation tasks.
• Manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail.
• Work in a diverse market including Industrial, Institutional, Commercial, Education, Government and Healthcare facilities.
• Engage in marketing and business development initiatives aimed at regional, national, and local growth for targeted clients

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.

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!

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

• At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

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