Structural Engineer - Dams & Hydropower

Mead & Hunt, Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with generous match

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a structural engineer to join the dams, hydropower, and water resources team. You will prepare calculations and design documents for hydraulic structures, coordinate with project teams, and support site data collection.

The candidate should have an ABET‑accredited degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience; EIT is preferred. Strong communication, knowledge of California Building Code, ASCE 7, and familiarity with RISA 3D, SAP2000, and AutoCAD are desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural or architectural engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least two years of structural engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare calculations and design documents for hydraulic structures and other projects (dams, spillways, canals, pump stations, valve houses).
• Collaborate with project teams to prepare calculations, reports, specifications, plans, and schedules.
• Support condition assessments of existing structures and development of construction cost estimates.
• Visit project sites to collect data and monitor progress.
• Support construction administration during construction phases.
• Assist with client contact and communication for specific projects.
• Attend client meetings as needed.

Skills

EIT certification

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Hydraulic structures design

Technical writing

Building codes knowledge

Finite element analysis

Education

ABET-accredited degree in civil/structural/architectural engineering

2+ years structural engineering experience

Tools

RISA 3D

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Excel

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:

• Preparing engineering calculations and design documents for hydraulic structures and other structural engineering projects, including dams, spillways, canals, pump stations, and valve houses.
• Collaborating with project team members to prepare calculations, reports, specifications, plans, and schedules.
• Supporting with condition assessments of existing structures.
• Assisting with the development of probable construction cost estimates.
• Visiting project sites to collect data and monitor progress.
• Supporting construction administration for projects in construction
• Assisting with client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
• Attending client meetings when necessary.
• 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 ABET accredited college or university.
• At least two (2) years of relevant structural engineering experience.

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

• EIT certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary project team.
• Knowledge of/experience with the design of hydraulic structures.
• Strong technical writing skills and experience writing reports, specifications, and technical memorandums.
• Knowledge of/experience with California Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318, ACI 350, and AISC 360.
• Experience with structural engineering software programs including finite element analysis and CAD programs such as RISA 3D, SAP2000, and AutoCAD.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is considered an asset, though it is not required.

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team.

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.

Hourly Wage Range: $40.86 to $54.32 - 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.

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