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Bridge Engineer Leader - Transportation and Public Infrastructure

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.
Ralston, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026

Description



Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In total, the firm has 17 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.


Join Shive-Hattery’s Bettendorf, IA Transportation Team as a Bridge Engineer and advance your career while leading innovative bridge and civil structures projects. In this role, you’ll work closely with clients and have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects, including:


  • Bridge and box culvert design
  • Lake and dam spillways
  • Retaining walls and tunnels
  • Park structures
  • Water and wastewater treatment plant concrete tanks
  • Riverfront developments


Joe Appel, Structural Engineer SE, PE, LEED AP, shares:


“Working on this major structural and roadway project with the talented multi-discipline Shive-Hattery team, as well as the bridge consultants and Iowa and Illinois DOTs has been rewarding at many levels. Seeing the bridge being built and then used by pedestrians and motorists has been an ongoing example of the impacts that our work can have for the public good and what the addition of aesthetics and landscaping can add to a functional design. In essence, we are linking communities with innovative designs!”



You will find the right balance at Shive-Hattery. A large pool of resources in a 600 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.



If you have a passion to make clients successful, create thoughtfully designed public improvements and have these educational and professional experiences apply now:



Requirements


  • Design projects as a structural engineer for transportation projects of various sizes. Work with experienced engineers and technicians while coordinating work within multi-discipline teams. The majority of efforts will focus on our long-standing public infrastructure clients who we work with locally and nationally
  • Must be capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Must be able to drive and have access to an automobile, climb ladders and work off of elevated platforms and open grating, and wear personal protective equipment required for specific clients and sites
  • Additional responsibilities include overseeing shop drawing reviews
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field
  • Experience: 4 years in Structural Engineering
  • License/Certification: Professional Engineer license in Iowa or the ability to obtain license within 12 months
  • Experience leading project teams and interfacing with clients
  • Experience with OpenBridge Modeler, OpenRoads Designer, Microstation and other bridge design software is a an advantage Experience with Iowa DOT projects is a plus



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.

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!


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.



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