Internship - Structural

Shive Hattery Group•Iowa City, IA
•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Structural Engineering Intern in the Industrial Food and Pharmaceutical Market, you’ll play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve. Internships offer invaluable hands-on experience to enhance your knowledge and understanding of your chosen career path. At Shive-Hattery, you’ll be treated as a full-time staff member with access to the same opportunities for learning and growth. You’ll work on actual client projects, where your contributions will directly impact both Shive-Hattery and the community. This experience will help expand your professional skill set and strengthen your portfolio, setting you up for future success. As an intern, you will be paired with a mid-to-senior level employee who will serve as your mentor. This mentor/mentee relationship is designed to foster a supportive environment where you can candidly discuss your career goals and aspirations. Our one-on-one informal mentoring approach fosters the development of professional relationships that complement your academic learning, enriching your overall internship experience. You will work on a variety of project types including building expansions and rehabilitations, and a range of process support structures. These experiences will provide insights into the profession, collaborative teamwork, and serving the needs of our clients.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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.
  • A full clean driver’s license is required.
  • Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration. If you are unable to submit your portfolio due to size constraints, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion.
  • Collaborating with talented teammates.
  • Contributing expertise.
  • Delivering thoughtful, high-quality solutions for clients.
  • Working on actual client projects.
  • Expanding professional skill set and strengthening portfolio.
  • Working on a variety of project types including building expansions and rehabilitations, and a range of process support structures.
  • Gaining insights into the profession, collaborative teamwork, and serving the needs of our clients.

Benefits

  • medical, dental and vision coverage
  • paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) retirement savings
  • disability protection
  • wellness incentives
  • flexibility
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