Entry-Level Airport Civil Engineer

Mead & Hunt; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned firm

Flexible schedules

Career advancement

Job summary

Mead & Hunt in Denver, CO is seeking a highly motivated entry-level Civil Engineer to join our Aviation group. The role blends hands-on learning with real-world experience, including field observation of construction progress and office design work on aviation projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, internships in civil/transportation engineering, and is proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• Internship experience in civil/transportation engineering preferred.
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiency expected.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design aviation civil engineering projects (taxiways, aprons, runways).
• Assist with reports, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, permits, and designs.
• Perform QA/QC tasks and lead design reviews.
• Support construction cost estimates for various projects.
• Visit construction sites to monitor progress and assist as needed.
• May serve as onsite project representative and attend client meetings.
• Handle other tasks as assigned.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Public speaking

Client facing

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Site surveying

Heavy civil construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

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 opportunities for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full‑time position is available for a highly motivated entry‑level Civil Engineer to join our Aviation group at our Denver, CO office.

This exciting position offers a great mix of hands‑on learning and real‑world experience, giving you the opportunity to contribute to impactful airport project design while also getting out in the field to see your work come to life. You’ll support engineering design in the office, while also spending time onsite observing construction progress, building relationships with project teams, and gaining valuable exposure to how projects are delivered from start to finish.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing aviation civil engineering projects, which include taxiways, aprons, runways, and others.
• Assisting with analysis and preparation of reports, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, permits, and designs for projects.

• Performing QA/QC tasks including leading design reviews.
• Assisting with development of construction cost estimates for various projects.
• Visiting construction project sites to monitor progress and perform other duties per the contract documents – days or nights.
• May serve as onsite project representative.
• May assist with client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
• May attend client meetings.
• Other tasks as assigned.

A valid driver’s license, the ability to pass background checks to gain access to airport sites, and frequent travel to construction project sites approximately 50% (may also include overnight stays) will be required.

The successful candidate will have the following background:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university completed by date of hire.

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

• Previous related civil / transportation engineering internship(s)
• EIT certification is highly preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software
• Comfortable with public speaking and working in a client facing role
• Strong communication skills
• Heavy civil construction experience
• 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.

Salary Range: $68,000 - $90,000 – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

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.

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