Shive-Hattery · 4 months ago
Civil Traffic Engineer – Early Career
West Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expShive-Hattery is a prestigious Architecture and Engineering consulting firm established in 1895, with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions in the transportation and municipal sectors. They are seeking an early-career Civil Traffic Engineer to join their Transportation and Municipal practice, where the role will focus on traffic engineering and contribute to projects that improve safety and efficiency in communities.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Gain hands-on experience in traffic engineering and municipal transportation projects
Contribute to solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and mobility in the communities
Focus on traffic engineering, including traffic studies, signal design, corridor modeling, traffic operations analysis, and development of traffic control and detour plans
Prepare CAD drawings, traffic models, technical reports, construction documents, and cost estimates
Gain field experience through data collection, traffic counts, and construction observation
Contribute to broader transportation and infrastructure projects, supporting roadway design, and multimodal transportation projects
Qualification
Required
Graduated from an accredited engineering school
new graduate or early career Civil Engineer with 0-3 years of professional experience
Have passed or are scheduled to take fundamentals of engineering exam to obtain official Engineering Intern designation by the State of Iowa
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally
Demonstrates an ability to be service oriented to existing and potential clients
Works effectively with other Engineers on multi-discipline teams
Manages time and workload effectively which includes planning, organization and prioritization with attention to detail
Preferred
Strong interest in traffic engineering
Practical, hands-on experience in Microstation/OpenRoads Design & AutoCAD Civil 3D software
Knowledge of traffic modeling software is a plus
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are paramount, along with a demonstrated commitment to client service
Previous internships or summer experiences in traffic or transportation civil engineering would be advantageous
Benefits
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!
Company
Shive-Hattery
Shive-Hattery is an architecture & planning company that provides architectural and engineering services.
501-1000 employees
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