Mid-Level Structural Engineer

Mead & Hunt, Inc.; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

401K with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a structural engineer to join our dams, hydropower, and water resources team. The role involves designing hydraulic structures, performing condition assessments, and leading project delivery while mentoring junior staff.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in civil/structural/architectural engineering, 6+ years of relevant experience, and a PE license with ability to obtain California licensure within 12 months. U.S. travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural or architectural engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least six (6) years of relevant structural engineering experience.
• PE license in any state with ability to obtain CA license within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Design hydraulic structures and related plans, reports, and specifications.
• Perform condition assessments and analyze existing structures.
• Lead design projects and supervise team members.
• Review and apply professional seals to final plans and reports.
• Travel as needed and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural/architectural engineering

Tools

RISA 3D

SAP2000

AutoCAD

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 water infrastructure, architecture, food/beverage processing, federal and state transportation, and more, our dedicated staff of professionals deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities. We prioritize building lasting client relationships.

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 we invest in our employees through our various employee programs and by supporting continued professional development.

Looking to grow your career with a company that values innovation, continuous development, and building lasting relationships? We have an exciting opportunity for a structural engineer to work with our dams, hydropower, and water resources team.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing hydraulic structures and other structural engineering projects, including preparing designs and reports related to dams, spillways, canals, pump stations, valve houses, and other hydraulic structures.
• Performing condition assessments of existing structures.
• Evaluating and analyzing existing structures.
• Preparing or directing the preparation of plans, calculations, and specifications for bidding and construction.
• Conducting field inspections of project sites to assess existing conditions.
• Supporting construction administration for projects in construction.
• Serving as an engineer in responsible charge of reviewing, approving, and applying professional engineering seals to final plans, specifications, and reports.
• Leading projects as a design or discipline lead.
• Mentoring and providing guidance to less experienced team members.
• A valid driver’s license and some travel will be required.

The successful candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in civil, structural or architectural engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least six (6) years of relevant structural engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in any state with the ability to obtain a license in California within twelve (12) months of being hired.

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary project team setting to deliver construction documents and reports.
• Experience designing and analyzing hydraulic structures.
• Strong technical writing skills and experience writing reports, specifications, and technical memorandums.
• Client and project management experience.
• Experience preparing proposals by developing scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Knowledge of California Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318, ACI 350, and AISC 360.
• Familiarity with Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Manuals related to hydraulic structures and FERC Engineering Guidelines.
• Experience with seismic evaluations and earthquake resistant designs.
• Experience with structural engineering software programs including finite element analysis and CAD programs such as RISA 3D, SAP2000, and AutoCAD.
• A Structural Engineer (SE) license is considered an asset, though it is not required.

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.

Salary Range: $99,000 to $146,000 – 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 will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.