Civil Engineer Early Career - Stormwater Resources

Overview

Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm has 16 offices across the US. Founded in 1895, Shive-Hattery is known for client focus, quality service and communication. The firm emphasizes its One Firm approach, placing the best people with clients on every project location.

Shive-Hattery’s West Des Moines office is growing and we are seeking entry level Civil Designers who are challenging themselves to obtain their Professional Engineering license. We seek engineers to support our clients and staff on a wide variety of water resources projects. Candidates should have a strong interest in stormwater, urban drainage, flood mitigation, stream restoration, watershed improvements, and green infrastructure BMPs.

You will have an opportunity to work on projects throughout Iowa and other states, collaborating on a variety of projects such as:

• Drainage Studies
• Lake Restoration
• Dams
• Culvert and Bridge Hydraulics
• Dredging
• Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation
• Flood Studies
• Stream Stabilization and Restoration
• Storm Water Detention
• Constructed Wetlands
• Mitigation Banks

• Preparation of AutoCAD drawings, reports and technical specifications
• Hydrology and Hydraulic Analysis
• Assisting with engineering design for a wide variety of public and private projects in the industrial, healthcare, education, commercial and government market sectors
• Assist with performing onsite construction administration and construction observation services including reporting and monitoring contractor’s compliance with contract documents
• Working with other Engineers on multi-discipline teams

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.

Benefits highlights include medical, dental, vision; voluntary life insurance; voluntary plans; FSA; paid holidays + PTO; parental leave; 401K/Roth 401K with company match; overtime and profit sharing bonuses; licensure support; professional development; and more.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Biosystems Engineering

Experience:

• A recent graduate or early career Engineer Intern with 0 to 3 years

License/Certification:

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals Of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer Intern (EI) with interest in obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) license

Software:

• Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is a plus

Other:

• Effectively assist on multiple projects and multiple deadlines including planning, organizing, and prioritizing work
• Work occasional overtime hours
• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Practical experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred, but not required
• Leverage previous internship skills or summer experiences in general civil engineering or construction
• Experience in construction, documentation, and design development is advantageous
• Exceptional communication and organizational abilities
• A keen interest in learning to solve technical problems by enhancing one’s skillset
• An ability to work well within a team and build collaborative relationships with peers
• A willingness to learn system administration tasks for various design software platforms.