Civil Transportation Engineer - Early Career

Description

At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We are a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first, our clients and each other. If you are looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you will feel at home here.

As part of our Public Infrastructure - Transportation team in our West Des Moines, Iowa, office, you will gain hands-on experience in transportation and municipal infrastructure design while directly contributing to impactful projects in the communities where we live and work. This role offers a strong foundation for your career and supports your path toward professional licensure through diverse project experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals.

• Primarily focus on transportation engineering, including roadway and intersection design, corridor studies, traffic operations, and multimodal improvements such as trails and pedestrian facilities
• You will also contribute to the design of stormwater management systems, site grading, and public utilities (water and sanitary sewer), supporting comprehensive solutions for public infrastructure projects
• Preparing CAD drawings, technical reports, construction documents, cost estimates, and specifications
• You will have opportunities to gain field experience through construction observation and administration, building your understanding of how designs translate to construction and how to collaborate effectively with contractors
• While your focus will be on public infrastructure, our broad practice areas create opportunities to contribute to projects in industrial, healthcare, education, commercial, and government sectors

If your experience generally aligns with the items below and you are excited about the work we do, we encourage you to apply.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university
• Experience:
  
  Recent graduate or early career Engineer Intern with 0 to 3 years of professional experience
• License/Certification:
  Have passed (or are scheduled to take) the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE) to obtain Engineering Intern designation with the drive to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Software:
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with engineering design and drafting tools (e.g. Bentley Micro Station/Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk AutoCAD/Civil 3D)
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Demonstrate an ability to be service-oriented to existing and potential clients
• Work effectively with other professionals on multi-discipline teams
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and learn standard practices
• Manage time and workload effectively including planning, organization, and prioritization with attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, along with a demonstrated commitment to client service
• Strong interest in transportation/municipal engineering
• Practical, hands-on experience with Bentley Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Civil 3D software
• Previous internships or summer experiences in general civil engineering or transportation

Great work happens when you feel secure in your future, confident in your support, and trusted to grow. That is why our benefits support your health, financial stability, and life beyond work - including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) retirement savings, disability protection, wellness incentives, and flexibility. When we succeed, you share in that success.

Guided by truth, trust, mentoring, and care, we are committed to helping you build a lasting career.

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Disability protection
• Wellness incentives
• Flexibility

Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States. Here, you will work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients. You will contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters to make the world a better place. You are looking to build something great. So are we.

Shive-Hattery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race,…