Structural Engineer - Early Career

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.•Bettendorf, IA

40d

About The Position

Shive-Hattery’s Quad Cities office is seeking an early-career structural engineer with 0-3 year of experience. This position offers the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community that values work-life balance. You’ll join a culture that encourages self-motivation, problem-solving, and growth opportunities. Your responsibilities and job tasks will include: Design structural solutions for industrial, commercial, and educational projects, with a primary focus on industrial sectors. Collaborate with experienced engineers, technicians, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs for our long-standing industrial clients both locally and nationally. Provide support in design and drawing production within the structural discipline. Perform shop drawing reviews, field data collection, and field data entry. Handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Work under the guidance and mentorship of licensed structural engineers. Participate in site visits, which may require driving, climbing ladders, working on elevated platforms, and wearing PPE specific to client sites. Travel occasionally, including some overnight stays, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering.
Completion of coursework in steel and concrete is essential; experience with wood and masonry is a plus.
Eligibility to sit for the Iowa PE exam after gaining the required experience.
Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively within teams.
Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to present design solutions confidently.
Ability to pass drug and background screenings required for work at most industrial 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

Master’s in Structural Engineering is preferred but not required.
Experience with Revit, 3D software (Navisworks/Recap), structural engineering design software, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
Self-motivated and eager to learn new things and adapt to changing markets and software updates

Responsibilities

Design structural solutions for industrial, commercial, and educational projects, with a primary focus on industrial sectors.
Collaborate with experienced engineers, technicians, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs for our long-standing industrial clients both locally and nationally.
Provide support in design and drawing production within the structural discipline.
Perform shop drawing reviews, field data collection, and field data entry.
Handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Work under the guidance and mentorship of licensed structural engineers.
Participate in site visits, which may require driving, climbing ladders, working on elevated platforms, and wearing PPE specific to client sites.
Travel occasionally, including some overnight stays, as needed.