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Structural Engineer

Shive-Hattery
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids
222 3rd Avenue Southeast (Show on map)
Sep 24, 2025
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Full-time
Description

Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In total, the firm has 16 offices across the US. Shive-Hattery was founded in 1895 and has earned and maintained a strong reputation for excellence in client focus, quality service and communication. The firm prides itself on its One Firm, full-service approach and placing the best people with their clients no matter the project location.

Shive-Hattery's Food + Pharmaceutical market has an immediate opportunity in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa office for a Structural Engineer with 5 to 10 years of experience in the design and leadership of structural engineering projects.

Why Shive-Hattery? You will find the right balance at Shive-Hattery. A large pool of resources in a 600+ person design firm, with a small firm feel where you build personal connections with colleagues, partners and clients. Flourish as a professional with the freedom to chart your own course and make an impact - and Design What Matters to make the world a better place.

At Shive-Hattery, our learning and teaching culture is built on collaboration. You'll have the opportunity to both learn from and teach your peers, working across disciplines to enhance your skills and grow professionally.

We offer a competitive total compensation package, including industry-leading pay and over thirty-five benefits designed to support your well-being and career development

Requirements

This position will provide the candidate with the opportunity to lead project teams and client relationships, allowing us to expand our client base and continue to grow. As a firm committed to improving our clients' experience when working with us, this position will be expected to be capable as a leader and willing to provide responses consistent with the needs of our clients. As you become familiar with Shive-Hattery, you will be given additional opportunities to grow and expand your career.

Our ideal candidate has experience with the following:

  • Design of structural engineering projects for industrial, commercial and education purposes of various sizes with the main focus on industrial projects.
  • Demonstrated an ability to establish relationships with clients that leads to repeat work.
  • Work with experienced engineers and technicians while coordinating work within multi-disciplined teams. Most efforts will focus on our long-standing industrial clients who we work with locally and nationally.
  • Lead the structural design portion of projects, make design recommendations and decisions, and oversee the completion and quality of construction drawings, specifications, reports and other project documentation.
  • Establish and manage structural scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Mentor and teach other team members.
  • Lead the structural design of a project from schematic design through construction documents for both single-discipline and multi-discipline projects.
  • Interact with and be a representative of the company with clients and contractors as it relates to on-going projects.
  • Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Manage shop drawing reviews and field data collection.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using 3D software (Navisworks/Recap), structural engineering design software

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
  • Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience in the design and leadership of structural engineering projects.
  • License/Certification: Professional Engineer licensure in Iowa or the ability for immediate licensure in Iowa.
  • Autodesk Revit experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
  • Structural design experience using concrete, steel, and masonry. Wood design would be a plus.

Why Shive-Hattery?

Our learning and teaching culture is founded on collaboration. You will learn from and teach other employees while working across disciplines. You will grow your skills and continue your professional growth at Shive-Hattery.

Shive-Hattery offers an outstanding and competitive total compensation package including competitive pay and over 35 different benefits.

Benefit Highlights

  • 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!

Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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