Aviation Civil Engineer

Mead & Hunt, Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Employee-owned

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Mead & Hunt in Portland, OR is seeking an experienced civil engineer to join our aviation team. The role blends design and field work on runways, taxiways, aprons, roads and related projects.

A bachelor's degree in civil or related field is required, with at least 2 years of relevant experience; EIT is preferred. AutoCAD and Civil3D skills, strong client-facing abilities, and proficiency in Excel and Project are expected; some travel and background screening will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• EIT certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing plans and specifications for aviation projects.
• Analyzing reports, budgets, cost estimates, and permits.
• Drafting with AutoCAD/Civil3D to generate plan sheets.
• Assist construction administration and site inspections (field work).
• Read FAA advisories and geotechnical/survey data for designs.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Public speaking

Client facing

Excel

Project

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

EIT certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Excel

Project

Job description

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors.From architecture, food/beverage processing, federal, transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Mead & Hunt, an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full-time position is available for an experienced civil engineer to join our collaborative and innovative aviation team based at our Portland, OR office. This position will include a hybrid of both design and field work on runways, taxiways, aprons, roads, and other related aviation civil engineering projects as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing plans and specifications
• Analyzing and preparing engineering reports, budgets, construction cost estimates, studies and permits for various airport design projects
• Performing drafting tasks in AutoCAD and Civil3D to generate plan sheets
• Assisting with construction administration and inspection tasks including working in the field at project sites (weekends and nights, as needed)
• Reading and interpreting FAA Advisory Circulars, geotechnical reports, and survey data to utilize in project designs
• May assist with client contact, meetings, and communication pertain to specific projects
• Other tasks as assigned

A valid driver's license, the ability to pass background check to gain access to airport sites, and travel will be required.

The successful candidate will have the following background:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in civil engineering, construction engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience

The ideal candidate will have experience in any/all the following:

• 5 or more years of relevant engineering experience would be a plus
• EIT certification is preferred
• AutoCAD and/or Civil3D software programs
• Comfortable with public speaking and working in a client facing role
• Construction field tasks including site grading, utilities, drainage, erosion control, paving, materials testing, and/or surveying
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project software programs

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.