What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer - Early Career position at Shive Hattery Group, Inc.?
Description
Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and founded in 1895. In total, the firm has 16 offices across the US. Shive-Hattery 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's Iowa City, IA office has an opening for a new graduate or early career Mechanical Engineer. This opportunity is a full-time position for a motivated individual with the ability to work and learn with the goal of acquiring a Professional Engineer license.
- This position assists on a variety of design projects across the private and public sectors.
- Collaborate with and assist senior engineers with entry-level mechanical engineering tasks.
- Assist with mechanical design of building systems to include plumbing, heating, cooling, ventilation, fire protection, building automation, and industrial process systems.
- Work in a team setting with mechanical team members and multi-disciplines teams including Electrical, Structural, Architectural, Interior Design and Civil.
- Work on a variety of mechanical projects across our market sectors. Common projects include government facilities, healthcare, industrial, commercial and education facilities.
- Produce construction drawings using Revit 3D modeling software.
- Assist with performing onsite construction administration and construction observation services, including reporting and monitoring contractor's compliance with contract documents.
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.
At Shive-Hattery, our learning and teaching culture is built on collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to both learn from and teach your peers, working across disciplines to enhance your skills and grow professionally.
We offer a competitive total compensation package, including industry-leading pay and over thirty-five benefits designed to support your well-being and career development.
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!
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's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering from an accredited engineering school. Candidates with experience or education in HVAC will be prioritized.
- Experience: new graduate or early career Design Professional; Prior intern experience in HVAC and building systems is a plus but not required.
- License/Certification: Have taken and passed, or intent to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam to obtain official Engineering Intern designation.
- Experienced in 3D modeling software, Revit preferred. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is desired.
- Must be able to collaborate with other team members in a professional environment and have good interpersonal skills
- Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Must be able to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to engineering detail.
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
- Climb ladders and work off of elevated platforms and open grating.
- Wear personal protective equipment required for specific clients and sites.
- Pass drug screening tests and background screening, required for some client sites.
