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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's Des Moines IA office has an immediate opening for a licensed Civil Engineer with 7+ years of experience in Traffic Engineering.

This role is also eligible for the following locations: Iowa City IA, Cedar Rapids IA, Quad Cities (Bettendorf IA), St Louis MO, or Omaha NE

As a Traffic Engineer Project Leader, you will work with clients across Shive-Hattery's multitude of sectors from public infrastructure, large institutions, expanding industries, and commercial development. Your leadership will be crucial to the implementation of traffic solutions such as roundabouts, traffic signals, raised crosswalks and numerous other safety improvements. Further, planning and traffic studies will guide the path forward for numerous public clients along with shaping development plans for private commercial and industry partners.

You can expect to work with a team of traffic and transportation engineers providing guidance, project leadership, project management, and leading interactions with our clients. Along with the team you will serve numerous municipal and State clients across all Shive-Hattery's geographic footprint. Additionally, you will provide valuable input on Shive-Hattery projects from new schools, healthcare expansions, campus level walkability studies, and numerous other projects where traffic expertise and solutions are needed.

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.

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 civil engineering or related field.
• Experience: 7+ years in traffic engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in Iowa or the ability to obtain license within 12 months. Licensure in Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, and/or Wisconsin may also be desirable.
• Ability to build relationships with others internally at Shive-Hattery and externally with new and existing clients.
• Experience and understanding of implementation of traffic solutions, with a particular focus on traffic signal technology.
• Experience working directly with clients.
• Experience with project management including determination of project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Experience leading project teams and interfacing with clients is required.

Preferred Qualifications: