Realize Your Full Potential
Whether you’re getting started or a seasoned professional, Shield is your home for a rewarding career. Growth-minded professionals are empowered to learn and develop in a culture that’s invested in your success.
Everyone is a leader at Shield, no matter their title. We believe success is defined by the level of engagement rather than the length of your tenure.
Commitment to Excellence
Shield Engineering promotes a culture of integrity, diversity, mentorship, employee growth and work-life balance. We take pride in our talented and motivated team, dedicated to delivering the highest quality results for our clients. We foster an open, collaborative, and innovative work environment where individuals can thrive in a team setting. Our commitment is to hire professionals driven by excellence who value building lasting relationships.
Benefits Overview
Compensation & Rewards
- Competitive market-driven salaries
- Bonus program
- Continuing education assistance
Financial Security
- 401(k) plan with a competitive company match
- Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term premiums
- Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
Time-Off
- PTO starting at 3 weeks per year
- Paid Holidays
- Family leave
- Medical leave
- Bereavement leave
- Military leave
Mentorship
- Shield University
- Leadership development
- Lunch & learns
Health & Wellness
- HSA
- Employee assistance program
- Medical, dental & vision plans
- Wellness program
- Dependent care FSA
Additional Benefits
- Referral bonus program
- Family events
- Employee events
- Half day Fridays
Job Postings
In 2024 and for the fourth year in a row, Zweig Group awarded Shield one of the Best Firms to Work for Award. This award is the largest employee survey in the AEC Industry, which honors workplaces based off culture, workplace practices, employee retention, professional development and more.
In 2023, Shield received the honor of being named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Fort Worth for a second year. Each year, Fort Worth Inc. prepares a contest which is run and judged by Workforce Research Group, who analyzes companies to find which has the best work environment according to the employees.