Entry-Level Airport Civil Engineer

Mead & Hunt, Inc; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong Company Culture

Robust Career Advancement, Training, &

Growth Opportunities

Employee-Owned Firm

Flexible Schedules

Impressive Benefits Package

Job summary

Mead & Hunt in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer to join the Aviation group. You will contribute to designing aviation civil projects and gain hands-on field exposure while supporting engineering work in the office.

The role offers on-site responsibilities with opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with project teams, and development of construction plans and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university completed by date of hire.
• EIT certification is highly preferred.
• Previous civil/transportation engineering internship experience is desirable.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.

Responsibilities

• Design aviation civil engineering projects including taxiways, aprons, runways, and related works.
• Assist with analysis and preparation of reports, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, permits, and designs.
• Develop construction cost estimates for various projects.
• Visit construction sites to monitor progress and perform contract-related duties (day or night).
• May serve as onsite project representative and assist with client communication.
• Attend client meetings and perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Client facing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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 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 Scottsdale, AZ 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.

• 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 occasional travel to construction project sites approximately 15% (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

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.

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.