Civil Engineer- Early Career

ZipRecruiter; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering consulting firm seeks a new graduate or early career Civil Engineer for its Iowa City office. This full-time position involves assisting senior engineers on various design projects and gaining experience towards obtaining a Professional Engineer license. The firm offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K/Roth 401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years experience; internships/summer experience a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Have passed or are scheduled to take the Fundamentals Of Engineering exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior civil engineers with entry-level engineering tasks.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawings, reports, and technical specifications.
• Perform onsite construction administration and observation services.

Skills

Effective communication

Service orientation

Time management

Education

Graduate of an accredited engineering school

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation 3D

Job description

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Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and founded in 1895. In total, the firm has 16 offices across the US. Shive-Hattery 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’s Iowa City, IA office has an opening for a new graduate or early career Civil Engineer. This opportunity is a full-time position for a motivated individual with the ability to work and learn with the goal of acquiring a Professional Engineer license.

With the support of the Group Leader and Civil Engineers in this office this position assists on a variety of design projects across the private and public sectors.

Requirements:

• Assist more senior civil engineers with entry level engineering tasks
• Assist with engineering design for a wide variety of public and private projects in the industrial, healthcare, education, commercial and government market sectors
• Duties will include preparation of AutoCAD drawings, reports and technical specifications
• Design tasks will include roadway design, 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
• Assist with performing onsite construction administration and construction observation services including reporting and monitoring contractor's compliance with contract documents.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited engineering school
• Experience: new graduate or early career Design Professional with 0 to 2 years experience; Internships/summer experience in general civil engineering or construction a plus
• License/Certification: Have passed or are scheduled to take the Fundamentals Of Engineering exam to obtain official Engineering designation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus
• MicroStation 3D experience a plus
• Communicates effectively, written and orally
• Demonstrates an ability to be service oriented to existing and potential clients
• Reads and understands construction engineering plans and drawings, including sheet references and layering
• Works effectively with other Engineers on multi-discipline teams
• Manages time and workload effectively which includes planning, organization and prioritization with attention to detail
• Must be able to drive and have access to an automobile, climb ladders and work off of elevated platforms and open grating, and wear personal protective equipment required for specific clients and sites
• Must be able to pass drug screening tests and background screening, which are both required for some client sites.

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. At Shive-Hattery, our learning and teaching culture is built on collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to both learn from and teach your peers, working across disciplines to enhance your skills and grow professionally .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.

Benefit Highlights:

• 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!

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 , , , , , , , , or status as a protected veteran.