Water Resources Engineer

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 St Louis, MO office has an immediate opening for a full-time Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 4+ years of engineering experience. Lead a diverse range of stormwater, drainage, conservation, and infrastructure projects. This role includes design, client contact, business development, mentoring and the following responsibilities:

Lead design and prepare construction drawings and specifications for a wide variety of stormwater projects including: stormsewer, water quality BMPs, channel design, detention basins, lake restoration, dredging, earthen dams, stream stabilization, floodplain analysis, constructed wetlands, conservation practices, stream restoration, mitigation bank establishment, and abandoned mine land reclamation.
Develop stormwater hydrology and hydraulic analyses for evaluation and design
Prepare stormwater reports and studies
Prepare construction cost estimates
Lead internal and external project meetings
Take projects from concept to bid-ready documents
Complete construction administration and observation services
Lead construction permitting with Federal, State and Local regulatory agencies
Assist with scope, schedule, and fee development with project management support
Collaborate with clients and regulatory agencies
Participate in business development activities and local conferences

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's (B.S.) or master's degree (M.S.) in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related engineering field from an accredited four-year or graduate engineering university

Experience: Four or more years of similar technical experience with no less than one-year of experience in project leadership
License/Certification: Registered Professional Engineer capable of registering in states within Shive-Hattery's geographical footprint
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus
Experience with hydrology and hydraulic software such as SewerGEMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSTORM, Pondpack, and/or Infoworks ICM, etc.
Experience with detailed plans and specifications for stormwater projects
Strong verbal, computer, time management, and organizational skills
Good understanding of the general civil engineering aspects required for delivering public and private infrastructure improvements
Proven technical writing and professional communication skills
Desire to mentor junior staff
Desire to continue lifelong learning and continued professional growth
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Interest and desire to grow into project management and project leadership role
Demonstrates an ability to be service oriented to existing and potential clients

Why Shive-Hattery?

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.

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.