Shive-Hattery · 1 day ago
Civil Transportation Engineer– Early Career
West Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expShive-Hattery is a prestigious Architecture and Engineering consulting firm established in 1895 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They are seeking a Design Professional – Civil to join their Transportation and Municipal practice, focusing on transportation engineering and infrastructure design while contributing to impactful community projects.
Consulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Gain hands-on experience in transportation and municipal infrastructure design while directly contributing to impactful projects in the communities
Focus on transportation engineering, including roadway and intersection design, corridor studies, traffic operations, and multimodal improvements such as trails and pedestrian facilities
Contribute to the design of stormwater management systems, site grading, and public utilities (water and sanitary sewer)
Prepare CAD drawings, technical reports, construction documents, cost estimates, and specifications
Gain field experience through construction observation and administration, building understanding of how designs translate to construction and how to collaborate effectively with contractors
Qualification
Required
Graduated from an accredited engineering school
New graduate or early career Civil Engineer with 0-3 years of professional experience
Have passed or are scheduled to take fundamentals of engineering exam to obtain official Engineering Intern designation by the State of Iowa
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally
Demonstrates an ability to be service oriented to existing and potential clients
Works effectively with other Engineers on multi-discipline teams
Manages time and workload effectively which includes planning, organization and prioritization with attention to detail
Preferred
Strong interest in Transportation Engineering
Practical, hands-on experience in Microstation/OpenRoads Design & AutoCAD Civil 3D software
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 transportation would be advantageous
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus
MicroStation 3D experience a plus
Internships/summer experience in general civil engineering or construction a plus
Benefits
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!
Company
Shive-Hattery
Shive-Hattery is an architecture & planning company that provides architectural and engineering services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kelly Sullivan
Human Resources Recruiting Partner
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