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Bridge Engineer

Full-time | West Des Moines, IA

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Overview

Join Shive-Hattery’s Transportation Team as a Bridge Engineer and advance your career while leading innovative bridge and civil structures projects. In this role, you’ll work closely with clients and have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects, including:

  • Bridge and box culvert design
  • Lake and dam spillways
  • Retaining walls and tunnels
  • Park structures
  • Water and wastewater treatment plant concrete tanks
  • Riverfront developments

Joe Appel, Structural Engineer SE, PE, LEED AP, shares,

 “Working on this major structural and roadway project with the talented multi-discipline Shive-Hattery team, as well as the bridge consultants and Iowa and Illinois DOTs has been rewarding at many levels.  Seeing the bridge being built and then used by pedestrians and motorists has been an ongoing example of the impacts that our work can have for the public good and what the addition of aesthetics and landscaping can add to a functional design. In essence, we are linking communities with innovative designs!”  

Requirements

If you have a passion to make clients successful, create thoughtfully designed public improvements and have these educational and professional experiences apply now:

  • 4+ years of experience in Structural Engineering
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field
  • Professional Engineer license in Iowa or the ability to obtain license within 12 months
  • Experience leading project teams and interfacing with clients 
  • Experience with OpenBridge Modeler, OpenRoads Designer, Microstation and other bridge design software is a an advantage
  • Experience with Iowa DOT projects is a plus

Why Shive-Hattery?

You will find the right balance at Shive-Hattery. A large pool of resources in a 500+ 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.

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.