Entry-Level Airport Civil Engineer

About the Role

Mead & Hunt is seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our Aviation group at our Scottsdale, AZ office. This position offers hands-on learning and real-world experience contributing to airport project design and observing construction progress in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing aviation civil engineering projects, including taxiways, aprons, and runways.
• Assisting with analysis and preparation of reports, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, permits, and designs.
• Assisting with the development of construction cost estimates.
• Visiting construction project sites to monitor progress and perform duties as per contract documents (days or nights).
• Serving as onsite project representative (may).
• Assisting with client contact and communication for specific projects (may).
• Attending client meetings (may).
• Performing other assigned tasks.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass background checks for airport site access.
• Occasional travel to construction project sites (approximately 15%), 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) (ideal candidate).
• EIT certification (highly preferred).
• Comfort with public speaking and working in a client-facing role.
• Strong communication skills.
• Heavy civil construction experience (ideal candidate).
• Experience with construction field tasks including site grading, utilities, drainage, erosion control, paving, materials testing, and/or surveying (ideal candidate).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.