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Let’s Do great things—Together

At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We’re a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first, our clients and each other. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you’ll feel at home here.

Why This Role Matters

As an Electrical Engineer with 2-5 years of experience you’ll play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve.

What You’ll Do

• Electrical design for building systems which includes power distribution, LED and custom lighting design, Life Safety Systems, as well as data/communications
• Would be working in a diverse market including Industrial, Institutional, Commercial, Education, Government and Healthcare facilities
• Leading the design and production of projects.
• Will be visiting project construction sites to assist with measuring, data collection and construction observation duties
• Must be able to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail

Requirements + Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an electrical engineering emphasis
• Experienced in 3D modeling, Revit (required). Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is desired
• Must be able to collaborate with other team members and have good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Electrical design for building systems which includes power distribution, LED and custom lighting design, Life Safety Systems, as well as data/communications
• Would be working in a diverse market including Industrial, Institutional, Commercial, Education, Government and Healthcare facilities
• Leading the design and production of projects.
• Will be visiting project construction sites to assist with measuring, data collection and construction observation duties
• Must be able to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to detail

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an electrical engineering emphasis
• Experienced in 3D modeling, Revit (required). Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is desired
• Must be able to collaborate with other team members and have good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Experience with design of lighting, power, and low-voltage systems desired
• Experience in Revit is preferred. A desire to learn Autodesk Revit is required
• Have taken and passed, or intent to take, the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

What will make you stand out

• Someone who thrives on the fast-paced nature of commercial projects
• Values working closely with other talented professionals dedicated to providing a great experience to our clients
• Good foundational experience with Revit

Our Commitment to You

Great work happens when you feel secure in your future, confident in your support, and trusted to grow. That’s why our benefits support your health, financial stability, and life beyond work — including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) retirement savings, disability protection, wellness incentives, and flexibility. When we succeed, you share in that success. Guided by truth, trust, mentoring, and care, we’re committed to helping you build a lasting career.

Who We Are

Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States. Here, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients across industries. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters and make our world a better place. You’re looking to build something great. So are we.

Shive-Hattery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to project sites, other Shive-Hattery office locations or to meet with clients. A full clean driver’s license is required. The role involves sitting, standing, and working at a computer for extended periods. May also require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs., the wearing of PPE and navigating active construction sites. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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.

If this role sounds like a fit for your skills and interests, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us design what matters to make the world a better place. Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration. If you are unable to submit your portfolio due to size constraints, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:

To protect the interests of all parties, Shive-Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.