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Shive Hattery Inc Civil Engineer - Early Career in Iowa City, Iowa
Civil Engineer- Early Career
Iowa City, IACivil Engineering
Shive-Hattery presents an enticing opening for a Civil Engineer to bolster our Higher Education practice. We welcome candidates spanning from fresh graduates to those seasoned with up to 5 years of experience.
As a member of our Higher Education team, you'll delve into the intricacies of designing complex infrastructure, shaping your professional journey and leaving an indelible mark at the campuses we serve.
Embark on a dynamic career path where you'll engage in diverse projects, buoyed by a cohesive team of high-performing professionals. Join us in crafting the future of educational landscapes while honing your expertise and contributing to our collective legacy.
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Who You Are:
The ideal candidate for this position will be a graduate from an accredited engineering school, equipped with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and hands-on experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are paramount, along with a demonstrated commitment to client service.
Previous internships or summer experiences in general civil engineering or construction would be advantageous.
Candidates should have either passed or be scheduled to take the fundamentals of engineering exam to obtain official Engineering Intern designation by the State of Iowa.
What You'll Do:
Join our team of engineers and contribute to the design of projects in the markets we serve. Although your initial work will be in higher education, you will have the opportunity for diverse work spanning the industrial, healthcare, k-12, commercial, and government sectors. You'll play a pivotal role in preparing AutoCAD drawings, reports, construction cost opinions, and technical specifications.
Design responsibilities will encompass a wide range of types, from roadway and parking lot design to site grading, and storm water management. It will also include design of utilities that are the life blood of a thriving campus such as sanitary,water, steam, chilled water, electrical and telecom distribution systems.
Additionally, you'll be involved in designing construction phasing, traffic control, and other site design components. As part of our commitment to excellence, you'll assist in onsite construction administration and observation, ensuring contractor compliance with contract documents and learning how your designs are constructed.
This role offers invaluable hands-on experience essential for licensure, providing a solid foundation for your professional journey.
Life at Shive-Hattery!
Shive-Hattery strives to provide outstanding client service and provide rewarding careers to our employees. Our learning and teaching culture is based on collaboration; everyone is empowered to mentor and teach other employees while continuing to develop your skills to grow professionally at Shive-Hattery.
Shive-Hattery offers an outstanding and competitive compensation package, please see below for our compensation structure, and what sets us apart.
Our Perks/Differentiators
Hybrid Flexibility
Overtime Eligible
Professional Development Opportunities
401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
8 Paid Holidays + PTO
Profit Sharing
Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers
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.