Design Professional - Structural, Higher Ed + Healthcare

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

Shive-Hattery's Iowa City office has an immediate opportunity for a new graduate or early career Structural Engineer in Training with 0 to 3 years of experience. This opportunity is a full-time position for a motivated individual with the ability to work and learn with the goal of acquiring a Professional Engineer license in Iowa. With the support of the Group Leader and the Structural Engineers in this location, this position assists on a variety of design projects across the private and public sectors.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an accredited school
Experience: new graduate or early career Design Professional with 0 to 3 years; Internships/summer experience in engineering or construction a plus
License/Certification: Have taken and passed, or intent to take, the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
Structural design experience using concrete, steel, and masonry; strong interest in concrete design would be a plus
Collaborates with multi-discipline team members and has good interpersonal skills
Manages time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing work with good attention to detail
Possesses good oral and written communication skills
Practical experience using Revit, 3D software (Navisworks/Recap), structural engineering design software, and Microsoft Office software is preferred
Must be able to drive and have access to an automobile, climb ladders, work off of elevated platforms and open grating, work in underground tunnels, and wear personal protective equipment required for specific clients and sites
Must be able to pass drug screening tests and background screening, which are both required for some client sites.
At this time, 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.

Nice To Haves

Structural design experience using concrete, steel, and masonry; strong interest in concrete design would be a plus
Practical experience using Revit, 3D software (Navisworks/Recap), structural engineering design software, and Microsoft Office software is preferred

Responsibilities

Assists more senior engineers with entry-level structural engineering projects.
Assists with design for higher education and healthcare projects of various sizes with the main focus on higher education utility projects.
Works with experienced engineers and technicians within multi-discipline teams. The majority of efforts will focus on our long-standing Higher Education clients who we work with locally and across the Midwest.
Works on multiple projects simultaneously
Manages shop drawing reviews
Assists with performing onsite construction administration and construction observation services including reporting and monitoring contractor's compliance with contract documents.