Civil/Agricultural/Biosystems Engineer - Stormwater Resources
About the job
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited engineering school in Civil, Environmental, Agricultural, or Biosystems Engineering.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
- Ability to provide service-oriented support to existing and potential clients.
- Ability to read and understand construction engineering plans and drawings, including sheet references and layering.
- Passed or scheduled to take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination to obtain official Engineering Intern designation by the State of Iowa.
- Willingness to learn system administration tasks for various design software platforms.
- Ability to learn to solve technical problems by enhancing one's skill set.
- Ability to work well within a team and build collaborative relationships with peers.
- Assist more senior civil engineers with entry-level engineering tasks.
- Assist with engineering design for public and private projects in industrial, healthcare, education, commercial, and government market sectors.
- Prepare AutoCAD drawings, reports, and technical specifications.
- Perform design tasks involving roadway design, trails, parking lots, site grading, drainage and storm sewer design, sanitary sewer design, water main design, project phasing, traffic control, and other site design components.
- Assist with onsite construction administration and construction observation services, including reporting and monitoring contractor compliance with contract documents.
- Work with other engineers on multidisciplinary teams.
- Manage time and workload through planning, organization, and prioritization with attention to detail.
- Work on projects involving drainage studies, lake restoration and dredging, flood studies, mitigation banks, dams, abandoned mine land reclamation, stream stabilization and restoration, culvert and bridge hydraulics, stormwater detention, and constructed wetlands.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.
- Internship or summer experience in general civil engineering or construction.
About the company
Shive-Hattery provides architecture and engineering consulting services, offering customized design and engineering solutions that fit a client’s business needs. The firm works by combining architectural and engineering expertise with a deep understanding of each client’s operations, delivering solutions and ongoing support that feel like an extension of the client’s staff rather than a one-time project. What sets them apart is their emphasis on building long-term relationships and acting as a trusted advisor, not just completing a set of tasks. The goal is to be a reliable partner that clients turn to for ongoing guidance and support throughout their projects and beyond.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Founded
1895
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What believers are saying
- Shive-Hattery opened 2026 with South Bend relocation and continued downtown client presence.
- Montgomery Roth expanded Houston and Southwest coverage for gaming and hospitality clients.
- Helix and KdG integrations created a 650-person platform with stronger national credentials.
What critics are saying
- Architecture demand concentration leaves Shive-Hattery exposed if gaming projects slow in 2026.
- Integration drift remains after Montgomery Roth, KdG, and Helix name conversions.
- No public layoffs or litigation surfaced, so a sudden project slump hits margins fast.
What makes Shive-Hattery unique
- ASID named Shive-Hattery 2026 Firm of the Year.
- Montgomery Roth joined in 2025, strengthening Houston gaming and hospitality depth.
- KdG and Helix became Shive-Hattery in 2026, broadening Midwestern and Pacific Northwest reach.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Overtime Bonus
Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Budget
Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Company News
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