Design Professional - Civil

About the Role

As a Civil Engineer - Design Professional in the Industrial Development with 0-3 years of experience, you’ll play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Entry-level professional work requiring a bachelor’s degree in engineering and no experience, or equivalent.
• Works under close supervision with specific and detailed instructions.
• Performs a variety of routine tasks to gain familiarity with engineering staff, methods, practices, and programs.
• Performs specific and limited portions of broader assignments.
• Usually assumes no responsibility for direction of others.
• May assist in development of selected clients through marketing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in foundational engineering and drafting tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Excel – basic level).
• Familiarity with discipline-specific analysis or modeling software (introductory level).
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and learn standard practices.

Qualifications

• Strong aptitude for learning engineering systems and workflows.
• Early exposure to discipline-specific tools.
• Attention to detail in calculations and documentation.
• Willingness to support the team and develop a technical foundation.

Benefits

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

About Us

Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States. Here, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients across industries. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters and make our world a better place.

Shive-Hattery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery office locations, or to meet with clients. A full clean driver’s license is required. The role involves sitting, standing, and working at a computer for extended periods. May also require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs., the wearing of PPE, and navigating active construction sites. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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.