Entry-Level Airport Civil Engineer

Mead & Hunt · Denver, CO · 2 wk ago

Engineering$68k–$90k/yrFull-time

About the role

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm providing planning, design, and construction services across sectors including architecture, food/beverage processing, federal, transportation, water infrastructure, and more. The firm’s culture focuses on taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense; it is employee‑owned, invests in employees, and supports community initiatives. A full‑time entry‑level Civil Engineer position is available in the Aviation group at the Denver, CO office. The role blends hands‑on learning with real‑world experience, allowing you to contribute to airport project design (taxiways, aprons, runways, etc.) while spending time onsite observing construction, building relationships with project teams, and seeing how projects are delivered from start to finish.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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% of the time (may include overnight stays) are required.

Note: Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H‑1B, etc.) for this position. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre‑employment screening requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, to be completed by the date of hire.

Skills