Software Engineer Contract Jobs in Sun Prairie, WI

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 Madison, WI office has an immediate opportunity for a Structural Engineer with 10+ years of experience in the design and leadership of structural engineering projects. In this role, you will:

• Lead projects as project manager for industrial, commercial, and civic projects of various sizes with the main focus on industrial projects. The majority of efforts will focus on our long-standing industrial clients who we work with locally and nationally.
• Work with experienced engineers and technicians while coordinating work within multi-discipline teams.
• Lead the structural design portion of projects, make design recommendations and decisions, and oversee the completion and quality of construction drawings, specifications, reports and other project documentation.
• Establish and manage the project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor and teach other team members.
• Lead the design of a project from schematic design through construction documents for both single-discipline and multi-discipline projects.
• Interact with and be a representative of the company with clients and contractors as it relates to on-going projects.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Manage shop drawing reviews and field data collection.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in the design and leadership of structural engineering projects.
• License/Certification: Professional Engineer licensure in Wisconsin or the ability for immediate licensure in Wisconsin.
• Autodesk Revit experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Structural design experience using concrete, steel, and masonry. Wood design would be a plus.
• Experience and willingness to provide direction to young engineers and designers, along with collaborating with other disciplines.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing work.
• Must have good attention to detail.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills, and comfortable presenting design solutions to Owners.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle, climb ladders and work off of elevated platforms and open grating, and wear personal protective equipment required for specific clients and sites.
• Pass drug and background screenings required for work at most client sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using 3D software (Navisworks/Recap), structural engineering design software.

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.