Professional Civil Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

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 a Civil Engineer with 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 

With the support of the Group Leader and other civil engineers located in the Midwest this position performs a variety of duties associated with design primarily on food, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and industrial development projects and related services, to assist in achieving desired client satisfaction, and business results.  

This position’s initial focus is to support current project work over the design and construction phases as the primary local point of contact for our client. Having an entrepreneurial drive and willingness to build relationships is strongly encouraged. Participation in applicable ASCE, NCEES, and/or community activities is preferred.  

• Prepare AutoCAD drawings, reports and technical specifications
• Design roadways, trails, parking lots, site grading, drainage and storm sewer design, sanitary sewer design, water main design, project phasing, traffic control and other site design components
• Perform onsite construction administration and construction observation services including reporting and monitoring contractor's compliance with contract documents
• Collaborate with other Engineers on multi-discipline teams
• Work as a design leader in collaboration with a design team 
• Manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organization and prioritization with attention to detail
• Delegate to less experienced engineers and CAD technicians
• Perform civil engineering design for site and land development projects, as well as design for a wide variety of public and private projects in the industrial, healthcare, education, commercial and government market sectors 

You don’t need to check every box to succeed here. If your experience aligns with many of the items below and you’re excited about the work we do, we encourage you to apply.

• Education: Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program
• Experience: 5+ years of civil engineering
• License/Certification: Licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina, or the ability to obtain license in the first 12 months
• Demonstrated ability to be service-oriented to existing and potential clients
• Pass drug and background screenings required for work at most client sites.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation 3D
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally

What will make you stand out 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation 3D
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and orally

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.