Design Professional - Civil

Shive Hattery Group, Inc. • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Shive-Hattery has an exciting opportunity for a Design Professional – Civil to join our Industrial Development practice in the West Des Moines, IA office. We welcome applications from recent graduates and early-career professionals with up to three years of experience. As part of our Industrial Development team, you’ll gain hands-on experience in site design while directly contributing to impactful projects in the communities where we live and work. This role offers a strong foundation for your career and supports your path toward professional licensure through diverse project experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals. Your work will primarily focus on site design civil engineering, including parking lot design, site grading, drainage and storm sewer design, sanitary sewer design, water main design, roadway design, project phasing, traffic control and other site design components. You’ll play an active role in preparing CAD drawings, technical reports, construction documents, cost estimates, and specifications. In addition, you’ll gain field experience through construction observation and administration, building your understanding of how designs translate to construction and how to collaborate effectively with contractors. While your focus will be on industrial development, our broad practice areas create opportunities to contribute to projects in healthcare, K-12 education, commercial, and government sectors. Join our collaborative team of engineers and designers committed to delivering high-quality solutions and supporting your professional growth.

Requirements

• 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.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus.
• MicroStation 3D experience a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally.
• Demonstrate an ability to be service oriented to existing and potential clients.
• Manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organization, and prioritization with attention to detail.
• Internships/summer experience in general civil engineering or construction a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in General Civil Engineering.
• Practical, hands-on experience in 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 would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Focus on site design civil engineering including parking lot design, site grading, drainage and storm sewer design, sanitary sewer design, water main design, roadway design, project phasing, and traffic control.
• Prepare CAD drawings, technical reports, construction documents, cost estimates, and specifications.
• Gain field experience through construction observation and administration.
• Collaborate effectively with contractors and other engineers and architects on multi-discipline teams.

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees