Civil Engineer - Site Design, Land Development

Shive-Hattery; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of public and private projects, including industrial, healthcare, and educational sectors. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers, contributing to design tasks such as roadway design and site grading, while also gaining valuable experience in construction administration. The firm fosters a culture of learning and growth, ensuring you develop your skills and advance your career. If you're ready to make an impact in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Voluntary Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401K/Roth 401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription

Overtime Bonus

Profit Sharing Bonus

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of civil engineering experience or internships in related fields.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited engineering university required.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior 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

Construction Engineering Plans Reading

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Description

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 Quad City office has an immediate opening for a Civil Engineer with 2 to 8 years of experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited engineering university
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally
• Demonstrates an ability to be service oriented to existing and potential clients
• Internships/summer experience in general civil engineering or construction a plus
• Ability to read and understand construction engineering plans and drawings, including sheet references and layering
• Have passed or are scheduled to take fundamentals of engineering exam to obtain official Engineering Intern designation by the State of Iowa

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Ability to work with other Engineers on multi-discipline teams
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organization and prioritization with attention to detail

Why Shive-Hattery?

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.

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.