Bridge Engineer Leader - Transportation and Public Infrastructure

Overview

Shive‑Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. With 17 offices across the United States, the firm has earned a strong reputation for excellence in client focus, quality service, and communication since its founding in 1895.

Join Shive‑Hattery’s Bettendorf, IA Transportation Team as a Bridge Engineer and advance your career while leading innovative bridge and civil structures projects.

• Bridge and box culvert design
• Lake and dam spillways
• Retaining walls and tunnels
• Park structures
• Water and wastewater treatment plant concrete tanks
• Riverfront developments

Working on this major structural and roadway project with the talented multi‑discipline Shive‑Hattery team, as well as the bridge consultants and Iowa and Illinois DOTs, has been rewarding at many levels. Seeing the bridge being built and used by pedestrians and motorists demonstrates the impact of our work on public good and the value of aesthetics and landscaping.

With a large pool of resources in a 600+ person design firm, you’ll experience a small‑firm feel that fosters personal connections with colleagues, partners and clients. The learning and teaching culture is built on collaboration, giving you opportunities to learn from and teach peers across disciplines to grow professionally.

• Design projects as a structural engineer for transportation projects of various sizes.
• Work with experienced engineers and technicians while coordinating work within multi‑discipline teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Drive, operate an automobile, climb ladders, work from elevated platforms or open grating, and wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Oversee shop drawing reviews.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  4+ years in Structural Engineering.
• License/Certification:
  Professional Engineer license in Iowa or the ability to obtain license within 12 months.
• Experience leading project teams and interfacing with clients.
• Experience with Open Bridge Modeler, Open Roads Designer, Micro Station and other bridge design software is an advantage.
• Experience with Iowa DOT projects is a plus.

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.

• 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!

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.

To protect the interests of all parties, Shive‑Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive‑Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.

Shive‑Hattery is 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.