Civil Engineer - Aviation

Mead & Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has an exciting opportunity for an entry‑level civil engineer to join our growing aviation team. The position will assist experienced staff with tasks related to the design of engineering projects, working from our Santa Rosa, CA office location.

• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents, computations and quantity estimates
• Assists with analysis and preparation of reports, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, permits, and designs for projects
• Performs drafting tasks in AutoCAD and Civil3D to generate plan sheets
• Assists with construction administration tasks including working in the field at project sites (weekends and nights, as needed). May serve as onsite project representative
• May visit project sites to monitor progress and perform other duties per the contract documents
• Reads and interprets FAA Advisory Circulars, geotechnical reports, and survey data to utilize in project designs
• Assists with development of probable construction cost estimates for projects
• Carries out job‑specific quality system tasks as defined in quality manual
• May assist with client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects
• May attend client meetings - days or nights

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university
• 0-2 years related experience

• Civil Engineering degree (bachelor’s or higher)
• FE exam passed or scheduled within six months of hire
• Previous internships or employment in related aviation/airport industry
• Coursework in civil/transportation design
• Experience with construction field tasks including site grading, utilities, drainage, erosion control, paving, materials testing, surveying
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D software proficiency
• Microsoft Office software proficiency
• Previous experience with client or customer interactions

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are someone who takes initiative, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at

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: $32.70 - $43.27 -- Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set, or location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.