Design Professional - Civil

Shive--hattery; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Shive-Hattery, a full-service architecture and engineering firm, seeks an entry-level Civil Design Professional in the Industrial Development market. You’ll support projects from concept through completion, collaborating with teammates and applying your foundational engineering skills.

You’ll work under close supervision on routine tasks, gaining exposure to engineering staff, methods, and programs, while building a solid technical foundation for a growing career within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel (basic level)
• Familiarity with discipline-specific analysis or modeling software (introductory level)
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and learn standard practices

Responsibilities

• Entry level of professional work requiring a bachelor’s degree in engineering and no experience, or equivalent
• Works under close supervision with specific and detailed instructions
• Performs a variety of routine tasks to gain familiarity with engineering staff, methods, practices, and programs
• Performs specific and limited portions of broader assignments
• Usually assumes no responsibility for direction of others
• May assist in development of selected clients through marketing

Skills

Bachelor's degree

AutoCAD

Excel

Engineering modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Modeling software

Job description

Description

Let’s Do great things—Together

At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We’re a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first, our clients and each other. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you’ll feel at home here.

Why This Role Matters

As a Civil Design Professional in the Industrial Development market with 0-3 years of professional experience you’ll play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve.

What You’ll Do

• Entry level of professional work requiring a bachelor’s degree in engineering and no experience, or equivalent
• Works under close supervision with specific and detailed instructions
• Performs a variety of routine tasks to gain familiarity with engineering staff, methods, practices, and programs
• Performs specific and limited portions of broader assignments{{/
• Usually assumes no responsibility for direction of others
• May assist in development of selected clients through marketing

Requirements

You don’t need to check every box to succeed here. If your experience aligns with many of the items below and you’re excited about the work we do, we encourage you to apply.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in foundational engineering and drafting tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Excel – basic level)
• Familiarity with discipline‑specific analysis or modeling software (introductory level)
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and learn standard practices

What will make you stand out

• Strong aptitude for learning engineering systems and workflows
• Early exposure to discipline‑specific tools
• Attention to detail in calculations and documentation
• Willingness to support team and develop technical foundation

Our Commitment to You

Great work happens when you feel secure in your future, confident in your support, and trusted to grow. That’s why our benefits support your health, financial stability, and life beyond work — including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) retirement savings, disability protection, wellness incentives, and flexibility. When we succeed, you share in that success. Guided by truth, trust, mentoring, and care, we’re committed to helping you build a lasting career.

Who We Are

Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States. Here, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients across industries. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters and make our world a better place. You’re looking to build something great. So are we.

Shive-Hattery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery office locations or to meet with clients. A full clean driver’s license is required. The role involves sitting, standing, and working at a computer for extended periods. May also require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs., the wearing of PPE and navigating active construction sites. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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.