Civil Engineer
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Description 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 a Civil Engineer with 5+ 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. What You’ll Do With the support of the Group Leader and other civil engineers located in the Midwest this position performs a variety of duties associated with design primarily on food, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and industrial development projects and related services, to assist in achieving desired client satisfaction, and business results.
This position’s initial focus is to support current project work over the design and construction phases as the primary local point of contact for our client. Having an entrepreneurial drive and willingness to build relationships is strongly encouraged. Participation in applicable ASCE, NCEES, and/or community activities is preferred. Prepare AutoCAD drawings, reports and technical specifications Design roadways, 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 Perform onsite construction administration and construction observation services including reporting and monitoring contractor's compliance with contract documents Collaborate with other Engineers on multi-discipline teams Work as a design leader in collaboration with a design team Manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organization and prioritization with attention to detail Delegate to less experienced engineers and CAD technicians Perform civil engineering design for site and land development projects, as well as design for a wide variety of public and private projects in the industrial, healthcare, education, commercial and government market sectors Requirements You don’t need to check every box to succeed here.
If your experience aligns with many of the items below and you’re excited about the work we do, we encourage you to apply. Education: Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program Experience: 5+ years of civil engineering License/Certification: Licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina, or the ability to obtain license in the first 12 months Demonstrated ability to be service-oriented to existing and potential clients Pass drug and background screenings required for work at most client sites.
Preferred Qualifications: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation 3D Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally What will make you stand out Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation 3D Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally Our Commitment to You 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, and flexibility. When we succeed, you share in that success. Guided by truth, trust, mentoring, and care, we’re committed to helping you build a lasting career. Who We Are Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States.
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