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Shive Hattery Group

Mechanical Engineer

Bettendorf, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of an accredited engineering school with bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an HVAC emphasis. * Registered Professional Engineer in at least one ...

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Bettendorf, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of an accredited engineering school with bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an HVAC emphasis. * Registered Professional Engineer in at least one ...

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Bettendorf, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of an accredited engineering school with bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an HVAC emphasis. * Registered Professional Engineer in at least one ...

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Iowa City, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or architectural engineering with a mechanical emphasis. * 3+ years of experience in the mechanical ...

Shive Hattery Group

Mechanical Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Shive Hattery Group

Mechanical Engineer

Iowa City, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or architectural engineering with a mechanical emphasis. * 3+ years of experience in the mechanical ...

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Iowa City, IA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Graduate of an accredited engineering school with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or architectural engineering with a mechanical emphasis. * 3+ years of experience in the mechanical ...

Ghafari Associates LLC

Mechanical Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

The Mechanical Engineer will provide, revise or extend mechanical systems for new construction and ... Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world ...

Halff

Mechanical Engineer EIT

Austin, TX

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mechanical Graduate Engineer: Halff has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Graduate Engineer supporting our MEP team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience with HVAC air ...

Halff

Mechanical Engineer EIT

Austin, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mechanical Graduate Engineer: Halff has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Graduate Engineer supporting our MEP team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience with HVAC air ...

ICR

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Mentor Graduate, Associate, and Mechanical Engineers. Key Interactions * Head of Engineering and Technical * Engineering Teams * Sales Teams * Operations Teams * Technicians * Clients and Suppliers ...

ICR

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$90K - $118K/yr

Mentor Graduate, Associate, and Mechanical Engineers. Key Interactions: * Head of Engineering and Technical * Engineering Teams * Sales Teams * Operations Teams * Technicians * Clients and Suppliers ...

Dewberry

Mechanical Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$95K - $122K/yr

Join Dewberry as a Mechanical Engineer: Innovate Sustainable Solutions in a High-Performing ... Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate ...

Dewberry

Mechanical Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site +1

$95K - $122K/yr

Join Dewberry as a Mechanical Engineer: Innovate Sustainable Solutions in a High-Performing ... Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate ...

ICR

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Houston, TX

$90K - $118K/yr

Mentor Graduate, Associate, and Mechanical Engineers. Key Interactions: * Head of Engineering and Technical * Engineering Teams * Sales Teams * Operations Teams * Technicians * Clients and Suppliers ...

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Mechanical Engineer

Shive Hattery Group

Bettendorf, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Shive-Hattery's Quad Cities (Bettendorf IA) office has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience. Experience in building HVAC, piping, & plumbing design is required. Experience with industrial manufacturing projects is a plus.
  • Mechanical design of building systems to include plumbing, heating, cooling, ventilation, fire protection, building automation, and industrial process systems
  • Work in a team setting with mechanical team members and multi-disciplines teams including electrical, structural, architectural and civil
  • Work on a variety of mechanical projects across our market sectors. Common projects include government facilities, healthcare, industrial, commercial and education facilities
  • Produce construction drawings using Revit 3D modeling software
  • Will be visiting project sites to assist with measuring, data collection and construction observation duties

Why Shive-Hattery?
You will find the right balance at Shive-Hattery. A large pool of resources in a 500+ person design firm, with a small firm feel where you build personal connections with colleagues, partners and clients. Flourish as a professional with the freedom to chart your own course and make an impact - and Design What Matters to make the world a better place.
At Shive-Hattery, our learning and teaching culture is built on collaboration. You'll have the opportunity to both learn from and teach your peers, working across disciplines to enhance your skills and grow professionally.
We offer a competitive total compensation package, including industry-leading pay and over thirty-five benefits designed to support your well-being and career development.
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.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited engineering school with bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an HVAC emphasis.
  • Registered Professional Engineer in at least one state.
  • Experience as a lead mechanical engineer who guided a team of professional engineers on multiple projects.
  • Experienced in 3D modeling software, Revit preferred. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is desired.
  • Collaborates with other team members in a professional environment and have good interpersonal skills
  • Communicates effectively, orally and in writing
  • Manages time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to engineering detail

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