Entry-Level Civil Engineer

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 emphasizes taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense; it is flexible, employee‑owned, and invests in employees while giving back to the community. This full‑time entry‑level Civil Engineer position is with the Aviation group at the Middleton, WI (greater Madison area) office. The role offers a blend of hands‑on learning and real‑world experience, allowing you to contribute to impactful aviation project design (taxiways, aprons, runways, etc.) while also spending time in the field observing construction progress, building relationships with project teams, and gaining exposure to 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.
• Assisting with development of construction cost estimates for various projects.
• Visiting project sites to monitor progress and perform other duties per contract documents.
• May serve as onsite project representative for construction administration (weekends and nights, as needed).
• May assist with client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
• May attend client meetings - days or nights.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, hydrology, biological systems engineering, geotechnical, municipal engineering or related field from an accredited college or university completed by date of hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks required for access to airport sites.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time to construction project sites (including overnight and weekend stays), with potential for up to 100% travel during construction season.
• Previous related civil / transportation engineering internship(s) (preferred).
• EIT certification 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 administration tasks including site grading, utilities, drainage, erosion control, paving, materials testing, and/or surveying.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project software programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• 401K plan with a generous company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.