Civil Transportation Engineer - Early Career

About the role

Let’s do great things—Together At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We’re a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first, our clients and each other. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you’ll feel at home here.

Why This Role Matters As part of our Public Infrastructure - Transportation team in our West Des Moines, Iowa, office, you'll gain hands-on experience in transportation and municipal infrastructure design while directly contributing to impactful projects in the communities where we live and work. This role offers a strong foundation for your career and supports your path toward professional licensure through diverse project experience and mentorship from seasoned professionals.

Responsibilities

• Primarily focus on transportation engineering, including roadway and intersection design, corridor studies, traffic operations, and multimodal improvements such as trails and pedestrian facilities
• Contribute to the design of stormwater management systems, site grading, and public utilities (water and sanitary sewer), supporting comprehensive solutions for public infrastructure projects
• Prepare CAD drawings, technical reports, construction documents, cost estimates, and specifications
• Gain field experience through construction observation and administration, building understanding of how designs translate to construction and how to collaborate effectively with contractors
• Contribute to projects in industrial, healthcare, education, commercial, and government sectors through our broad practice areas

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university
• Experience: Recent graduate or early career Engineer Intern with 0 to 3 years of professional experience
• License/Certification: Have passed (or are scheduled to take) the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE) to obtain Engineering Intern designation with the drive to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with engineering design and drafting tools (e.g. Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or Autodesk AutoCAD/Civil 3D)
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Demonstrate an ability to be service-oriented to existing and potential clients
• Work effectively with other professionals on multi-discipline teams
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and learn standard practices
• Manage time and workload effectively including planning, organization, and prioritization with attention to detail

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, along with a demonstrated commitment to client service
• Strong interest in transportation/municipal engineering
• Practical, hands-on experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer and/or Autodesk Civil 3D software
• Previous internships or summer experiences in general civil engineering or transportation

Benefits

Great work happens when you feel secure in your future, confident in your support, and trusted to grow. That’s why our benefits support your health, financial stability, and life beyond work — including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Disability protection
• Wellness incentives
• Flexibility