JOB DETAILS

Mechanical Engineer

CompanyShive Hattery Group, Inc.
LocationIowa City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 5, 2026
About The Company
As an architecture and engineering consulting firm, Shive-Hattery goes beyond traditional design. With deep knowledge of your business, we deliver customized solutions while providing support as an extension of your staff. It's more than just a one-time transaction; we cultivate relationships. To be your trusted advisor is the highest honor and our ultimate goal.
About the Role

Description


Shive-Hattery's Iowa City office has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer with three or more years of experience. Prior intern experience in HVAC and building systems a plus but not required.


Requirements:

  • Graduated from an accredited engineering school with bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an HVAC emphasis
  • Experienced in 3D modeling software, Revit preferred. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is desired
  • Must be able to collaborate with other team members in a professional environment and have good interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Must be able to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to engineering detail
  • Capable of working independently and making engineering design decisions
  • Licensed professional engineer or on track to be a licensed professional engineer is preferred


Requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical design of building systems to include plumbing, heating, cooling, ventilation, fire protection, and building automation 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
  • Provide mentorship to younger staff, mentoring professional development and licensure goals. 

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.

Key Skills
Mechanical DesignHVAC3D ModelingRevitMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCollaborationInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationTime ManagementEngineering DetailIndependent WorkEngineering Design DecisionsMentorshipConstruction DrawingsData CollectionConstruction Observation
Categories
EngineeringConstructionManufacturingTechnologyGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionVoluntary Life InsuranceVoluntary Insurance PlansFSAPaid HolidaysPTOPaid Parental Leave401K/Roth 401KOvertime BonusProfit Sharing BonusFirst Time License BonusTuition ReimbursementProfessional Development OpportunitiesCalm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design of building systems, including plumbing, heating, cooling, ventilation, fire protection, and building automation systems. The role involves collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and site visits for data collection and construction observation.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
696
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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