Structural Engineer - Recent Graduate/Early Career

About the position

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 and employees nearly 600. 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 clients, no matter the project location. Shive-Hattery's Cedar Rapids IA and Iowa City, IA offices is seeking a Design Professional - Structural; an early-career position with 0-3 years of experience. This position offers the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community that values work-life balance. You'll join a culture that encourages self-motivation, problem-solving, and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Design structural solutions for industrial, commercial, and educational projects, with a primary focus on industrial sectors.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, technicians, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs for our long-standing industrial clients both locally and nationally.
• Provide support in design and drawing production within the structural discipline.
• Perform shop drawing reviews, field data collection, and field data entry.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Work under the guidance and mentorship of licensed structural engineers.
• Participate in site visits, which may require driving, climbing ladders, working on elevated platforms, and wearing PPE specific to client sites.
• Travel occasionally, including some overnight stays, as needed.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering.
• Experience: a recent graduate or early career Engineer Intern (EI) with 0 to 3 years experience; Previous internship skills or summer experience in engineering is advantageous.
• License/Certification: Have passed or are scheduled to take the Fundamentals Of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer Intern (EI) with interest in obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Completion of coursework in steel and concrete is essential; experience with wood and masonry is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Revit, 3D software (Navisworks/Recap), structural engineering design software, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively within teams from other disciplines.
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to present design solutions confidently.
• Master's in Structural Engineering is preferred but not required.
• Ability to pass drug and background screenings required for work at most industrial sites.

Benefits

• 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!