Civil Engineer

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

Durham, NC

Job Description

Description:

Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In total, the firm has 16 offices across the US. Shive-Hattery was founded in 1895 and 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 their clients, no matter the project location.

Shive-Hattery has an immediate opening in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area with our Industrial Team for a licensed Civil Engineer with over five years of professional experience. Candidates with related design backgrounds and knowledge of the market will be considered.

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

Why Shive-Hattery?

You will find the right balance at Shive-Hattery. A large pool of resources in a 500+ person design firm, with a small firm feel where you build personal connections with colleagues, partners and clients. Flourish as a professional with the freedom to chart your own course and make an impact – and Design What Matters to make the world a better place.

Our learning and teaching culture is founded on collaboration. You will learn from and teach other employees while working across disciplines. You will grow your skills and continue your professional growth at Shive-Hattery.

Shive-Hattery offers an outstanding and competitive total compensation package including competitive pay and over 35 different benefits.

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.

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 . Requirements:

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

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Posted 2026-07-11