Civil Engineer - Public Works, Transportation, Stormwater

Shive-Hattery; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K/Roth 401K

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Bonuses

Licensure Support

Job summary

Shive-Hattery's Valparaiso, IN office seeks a licensed Civil Engineer with 6+ years of experience to lead municipal, transportation, and water resources projects. You will own client relationships, drive design decisions, and mentor project teams while growing new business opportunities.

This role emphasizes technical leadership and delivering high-quality client experiences. You will work within a collaborative Public Works and Infrastructure group, applying state and local standards, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of civil engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer license in Indiana or able to obtain.
• Experience as design leader coordinating with a design team.
• Experience with direct client interaction.
• Familiarity with state and local standards and collaboration with cities/counties.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects for municipal, transportation or water resources work.
• Mentor and guide design teams to ensure quality output.
• Serve as a technical design specialist and mentor for staff.
• Facilitate sound technical design decisions for projects.
• Ensure a high-quality client experience and satisfaction.
• Share development knowledge with project teams to grow capability.
• Manage business development for current clients and new pursuits.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

Client relations

Business development

Technical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Shive-Hattery is a prestigious Architecture and Engineering consulting firm established in 1895 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. With 16 offices across 8 states, we employ over 580 industry-leading professionals. Shive-Hattery consistently achieves Top 100 rankings from the ENR and receives consecutive awards for Excellence in Client Experience. The firm prides itself on its One Firm, full-service model, ensuring that the best personnel are placed with clients, regardless of project location.

Shive-Hattery's Valparaiso IN office presents an exciting opening for a licensed Civil Engineer with 6+ years of experience to boost our Transportation, Water Resources, and/or Municipal practice. The ideal candidate will be ready to take on an exciting challenge leading projects and have primary client responsibility.

As someone who enjoys the human aspect of civil engineering, you'll build and grow client relationships. You'll develop current clients and have support for pursuing new ones through marketing activities. Access resources to expand site design and land development opportunities.

• Lead projects
• Mentor and guide design teams
• Serve as a technical design specialist and mentor.
• Facilitate good technical design decisions
• Ensure a quality client experience that meets or exceeds expectations
• Share development knowledge with project teams.
• Manage business development for both current clients and new pursuits.

As a member of our Public Works and Infrastructure team you'll direct the intricacies of designing complex infrastructure, shaping your professional journey and leaving a lasting mark on the area we serve.

Join us to embark on a dynamic career path where you'll engage in diverse projects, surrounded by a cohesive team of high-performing professionals and be able to add to Shive-Hattery's rich tradition in Valparaiso and NW Indiana.

Responsibilities will include leading the design effort on municipal projects, being responsible for client communications, design decisions and producing a high quality experience for our clients and team members.

Project types may include a vast array of public works and public infrastructure related projects. Successful candidates will have the ability to influence the type of projects Shive-Hattery pursues for future work.

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!

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.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies

To protect the interests of all parties, Shive-Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.

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.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Experience: 6+ years of civil engineering experience
• License/Certification: Professional Engineer license in Indiana or the ability to obtain the license
• Experience as a design leader in collaboration with a design team
• Experience with direct client interaction
• Experience with: State and local standards, procedures, and collaboration with cities or counties