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 Licensed Architect with 10+ years of experience in business development, design, and project leadership 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
As part of our Industrial team, you’ll collaborate with a talented group of multi-disciplinary professionals across the Shive-Hattery network, working on local, regional, and national projects. You’ll also play a key role in strengthening our client relationships in the Cedar Rapids area — supporting both existing partnerships and helping expand our presence in this thriving market.
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Guide the architectural design process from concept through completion — facilitating design discussions, generating ideas, and developing work through drawings, models, and 3D visualizations.
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Lead and coordinate the efforts of non-licensed designers and other professionals throughout the design and documentation process.
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Participate in client and project meetings, contributing to both ongoing projects and new business development opportunities.
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Translate design concepts into technical, functional, and high-quality architectural solutions.
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Help prepare and present design materials that effectively communicate ideas to clients and stakeholders.
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.
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Completion of an accredited professional degree program (bachelor’s or master’s in architecture) or equivalent education and experience.
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Architectural licensure is required.
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Proven success in building relationships, developing new business, winning work, and leading project teams through all phases of design.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills that set you apart as a clear and confident communicator.
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Strong critical and creative thinking skills that drive innovative, thoughtful design solutions.
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Solid understanding of programming, planning, building systems, and material performance.
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Comprehensive knowledge of architectural specifications, international building codes, Factory Mutual design guidelines, life safety codes, and current ADA requirements.
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Experience leading stakeholder sessions with owners and users to create informed, collaborative design outcomes.
What will make you stand out
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Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to work independently while actively contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
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A team player who takes pride in helping build, nurture, and grow Shive-Hattery’s positive, winning culture.
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Familiarity with industrial process documentation and experience designing spaces that support efficient, effective operations.
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.
