Senior Bridge Engineer

Description Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In total, the firm has 17 offices across the US. Founded in 1895, it 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 offering, placing the best people with clients, no matter the project location. Job Type Full-time Role Join Shive-Hattery’s Iowa City, IA 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 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 Design projects as a structural engineer for transportation projects of various sizes. Work with experienced engineers and technicians while coordinating work within multi‑discipline teams. The majority of efforts will focus on our long‑standing public infrastructure clients who we work with locally and nationally. Must be capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to drive and have access to an automobile, climb ladders and work off of elevated platforms and open grating, and wear personal protective equipment required for specific clients and sites. Additional responsibilities include overseeing shop drawing reviews. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field. Experience: 4+ years in Structural Engineering. License/Certification: 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 an advantage; experience with Iowa DOT projects is a plus. Why 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 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, Or Immigration Status Requirements 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. Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies To protect the interests of all parties, Shive-Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr