Entry-Level Airport Civil Engineer

About the Role

A full-time position is available for a highly motivated entry-level Civil Engineer to join Mead & Hunt's Aviation group at their Denver, CO office. This position offers hands-on learning and real-world experience, contributing to airport project design and observing construction progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing aviation civil engineering projects, including taxiways, aprons, runways.
• Assisting with analysis and preparation of reports, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, permits, and designs.
• Performing QA/QC tasks, including leading design reviews.
• Assisting with development of construction cost estimates.
• Visiting construction project sites to monitor progress and perform other duties.
• May serve as onsite project representative.
• May assist with client contact and communication.
• 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%), including potential overnight stays.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project.

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.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.