Entry-Level Airport Civil Engineer

Mead & Hunt, Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K with company match

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc in Seattle, WA is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineer to join the Aviation group. You will design aviation facilities, support reports, and perform field observations to see projects through from design to construction.

Ideal candidates have a Civil Engineering degree, internships in civil/transportation, and familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, plus strong communication and client-facing skills; travel ~25% and growth opportunities in a collaborative, employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university by date of hire.
• EIT certification is highly preferred.
• Internship experience in civil/transportation engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing aviation civil engineering projects such as taxiways, aprons, and runways.
• Assist with analysis and preparation of reports, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, permits, and designs.
• Perform QA/QC tasks including design reviews.
• Assist with development of construction cost estimates.
• Visit project sites to monitor progress and duties per contract documents.
• May serve as onsite project representative (days or nights).
• May assist with client contact and meetings.

Skills

Civil engineering

Public speaking

Client facing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

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 Seattle, WA 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 performing design reviews
• Assisting with development of construction cost estimates for various projects
• Visiting project sites to monitor progress and perform other duties per the contract documents
• May serve as onsite project representative - days or nights
• 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 25% (may also include overnight stays) will be required.

The successful candidate must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university 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
• Experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software
• Comfortable with public speaking and working in a client facing role
• Strong communication skills
• Civil construction experience
• Construction field tasks including site grading, utilities, drainage, erosion control, paving, materials testing, and/or surveying
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, 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: $74,000 - $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.