Structural Engineer - Early Career

Shive Hattery Group, Inc. • Bettendorf, IA

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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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering.
• Master’s in Structural Engineering is preferred but not required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to pass drug and background screenings required for work at most industrial sites.

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.

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