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Mechanical Engineer

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

Description

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 Mechanical Engineer on the industrial team with 10+ 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 

  • Lead the mechanical design of building systems to include plumbing, heating, cooling, ventilation, fire protection, building automation, and industrial process systems.
  • Work in a team setting, collaborating with other disciplines to perform the design and construction administration services for projects of all sizes.
  • Attend project and client meetings with design professionals for projects under contract and for business development opportunities.
  • Establish and manage the mechanical scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Provide direction to less experienced engineers and designers assisting with project work.
  • Oversee the completion and quality of construction drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation.
  • Mentor and teach other team members.
  • Visit project sites and provide technical assistance to help resolve construction issues.

Requirements

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.

  • Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or architectural engineering with a mechanical emphasis.
  • 8+ years of experience in the mechanical design of building systems.
  • Experience leading the mechanical design for projects.
  • Registration as a licensed Mechanical Professional Engineer is a requirement.
  • Excellent communication skills which sets you apart in the profession. Comfortable presenting design solutions to Owners.
  • Manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to engineering detail.
  • Self-motivated and able to problem-solve independently adding great value to your role, while understanding, and supporting the importance of collaboration across project teams and disciplines.
  • Experience with 3D modeling software (Revit preferred) and HVAC load calculation software.

What will make you stand out 

  • Ability to develop new technical approaches
  • Leadership of small teams and coordination efforts
  • Strong integration of analysis tools into design workflow
  • Early influence on project direction and outcomes

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.