Aviation Civil Engineer

Mead & Hunt; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Employee-owned firm

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, seeks an experienced civil engineer to join our aviation team in Portland, OR. The role blends design and field work on runways, taxiways, aprons, roads and related projects.

Required: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, 2+ years of relevant experience (5+ years a plus). Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil3D; EIT is preferred; strong client communication and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience; 5+ years would be a plus.
• EIT certification is preferred.
• AutoCAD and Civil3D software proficiency is expected.
• Comfort with public speaking and client-facing work is desired.

Responsibilities

• Developing plans and specifications for aviation projects.
• Analyzing reports, budgets, construction cost estimates, studies and permits.
• Performing drafting tasks in AutoCAD and Civil3D to generate plan sheets.
• Assisting with construction administration and site inspections (field work).
• Reading FAA Advisory Circulars and survey data to inform designs.
• Engaging with clients and coordinating with project teams.

Skills

Public speaking

Client communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

EIT certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

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

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects.

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.