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Ralston, NE · On-site
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Water Resources Engineer
Ralston, NE · On-site
$75K - $103K/yr
Proven technical writing and professional communication skills * Desire to mentor junior staff ... contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or ...
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Omaha, NE · On-site
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Ralston, NE · On-site
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Proven technical writing and professional communication skills * Desire to mentor junior staff ... contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or ...
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Ralston, NE · On-site
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| Aspect | Contract Technical Writing | Contract Technical Editing |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Creating and developing technical content, manuals, and documentation | Reviewing, revising, and refining existing technical content for clarity and accuracy |
| Required Skills | Strong writing, technical knowledge, communication skills | Attention to detail, editing expertise, technical understanding |
| Work Environment | Collaborative with technical teams, often remote or contract basis | Reviewing drafts, working closely with writers and subject matter experts |
| Common Usage | Used by companies to produce user guides, manuals, and documentation | Used to ensure quality and consistency in technical documents |
Contract Technical Writing involves creating new technical content, while Contract Technical Editing focuses on refining and improving existing documents. Both roles require technical understanding and strong communication skills, but they differ in their primary responsibilities and tasks.
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Job description
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 Omaha, NE office has an immediate opening for a FT Licensed Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), you can lead a diverse range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This includes design, client contact, business development, mentoring and the following responsibilities:
- Develop facility plans, master planning reports, specifications, and design drawings
- Lead internal and external project workshops
- Take projects from concept to bid-ready documents
- Manage services during construction
- Lead construction permitting with regulatory agencies
- Lead scope, schedule, and fee development with project management support
- Collaborate with clients and regulatory agencies
- Mentor multi-discipline project teams
- Participate in business development
- Lead the evaluation, study, and design of water and wastewater pipelines, pump stations, and treatment systems
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's (B.S.) or master's degree (M.S.) in Environmental or Civil Engineering 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
- Experience with detailed plans and specifications, for water and wastewater collection, distribution, pumping, and/or treatment projects
- Strong verbal, computer, time management, and organizational skills
- Good understanding of the multi-disciplined aspects required for delivering water-wastewater infrastructure improvements
- Proven technical writing and professional communication skills
- Desire to mentor junior staff, as well as learn and continue professional career
- Must have strong communication skills
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!
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.
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.
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.