Entry-Level Airport Civil Engineer
Mead & Hunt
Portland, ORFresher3h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Mead & Hunt is seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join their Aviation group in Portland, OR. This role offers a mix of hands-on learning and real-world experience in airport project design and construction observation.
Key Responsibilities
- Designing aviation civil engineering projects, including 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 performing design reviews.
- Assisting with development of construction cost estimates.
- Visiting project sites to monitor progress and perform other duties per contract documents.
- May serve as onsite project representative (days or nights).
- May assist with client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
- May attend client meetings.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- A valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass background checks for airport site access.
- Frequent travel to construction project sites (approximately 50%-75%), which may include overnight stays.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project software programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university completed by date of hire.
- Previous related civil / transportation engineering internship(s).
- EIT certification is highly preferred.
- Comfortable with public speaking and working in a client-facing role.
- Strong communication skills.
- Heavy civil construction experience.
- Construction field tasks including site grading, utilities, drainage, erosion control, paving, materials testing, and/or surveying.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.