Civil Engineer

Shive-Hattery; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing Bonus

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering consulting firm is seeking a licensed Civil Engineer with over 5 years of experience for its Raleigh-Durham team. This role will involve designing civil engineering projects, preparing AutoCAD drawings, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout project phases. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and be service-oriented. The firm provides a competitive compensation package with extensive benefits, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil engineering experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina or ability to obtain.
• Must pass drug and background screenings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare AutoCAD drawings, reports, and technical specifications.
• Design various civil engineering components like roadways and drainage.
• Perform onsite construction administration.

Skills

Service-oriented client interaction

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

MicroStation 3D

Job description

life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Mar 02, 2026

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

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 has an immediate opening in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with our Industrial Team for a licensed Civil Engineer with over five years of professional experience. Candidates with related design backgrounds and knowledge of the market will be considered.

With the support of the Group Leader and other civil engineers located in the Midwest this position performs a variety of duties associated with design primarily on food, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and industrial development projects and related services, to assist in achieving desired client satisfaction, and business results.

This position's initial focus is to support current project work over the design and construction phases as the primary local point of contact for our client. Having an entrepreneurial drive and willingness to build relationships is strongly encouraged.

Participation in applicable ASCE, NCEES, and/or community activities is preferred.

• Prepare AutoCAD drawings, reports and technical specifications
• Design roadways, trails, parking lots, site grading, drainage and storm sewer design, sanitary sewer design, water main design, project phasing, traffic control and other site design components
• Perform onsite construction administration and construction observation services including reporting and monitoring contractor's compliance with contract documents
• Collaborate with other Engineers on multi‑discipline teams
• Work as a design leader in collaboration with a design team
• Manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organization and prioritization with attention to detail
• Delegate to less experienced engineers and CAD technicians
• Perform civil engineering design for site and land development projects, as well as design for a wide variety of public and private projects in the industrial, healthcare, education, commercial and government market sectors

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.

• 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.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program
• Experience: 5+ years of civil engineering
• License/Certification: Licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina, or the ability to obtain license in the first 12 months
• Demonstrated ability to be service-oriented to existing and potential clients
• Pass drug and background screenings required for work at most client sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation 3D
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally

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.

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