Mid-Level Structural Engineer

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From water infrastructure, architecture, food/beverage processing, federal and state transportation, and more, our dedicated staff of professionals deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities. We prioritize building lasting client relationships.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned, and we invest in our employees through our various employee programs and by supporting continued professional development.

Looking to grow your career with a company that values innovation, continuous development, and building lasting relationships? We have an exciting opportunity for a structural engineer to work with our dams, hydropower, and water resources team.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing hydraulic structures and other structural engineering projects, including preparing designs and reports related to dams, spillways, canals, pump stations, valve houses, and other hydraulic structures
• Performing condition assessments of existing structures
• Evaluating and analyzing existing structures
• Preparing or directing the preparation of plans, calculations, and specifications for bidding and construction
• Conducting field inspections of project sites to assess existing conditions
• Construction administration for projects in construction
• Serving as an engineer in responsible charge of reviewing, approving, and applying professional engineering seals to final plans, specifications, and reports
• Leading projects as a design or discipline lead
• Mentoring and providing guidance to less experienced team members
• A valid driver's license and some travel will be required

The successful candidate must have:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in civil, structural or architectural engineering from an accredited college or university
• At least six (6) years of relevant structural engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in any state with the ability to obtain a license in California within six (6) months of being hired

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary project team setting to deliver construction documents and reports

• Experience designing and analyzing hydraulic structures
• Strong technical writing skills and experience writing reports, specifications, and technical memorandums
• Client and project management experience
• Experience preparing proposals by developing scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules
• Knowledge of California Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318, ACI 350, and AISC 360
• Familiarity with Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Manuals related to hydraulic structures and FERC Engineering Guidelines
• Experience with seismic evaluations and earthquake resistant designs
• Experience with structural engineering software programs including finite element analysis and CAD programs such as RISA 3D, SAP2000, and AutoCAD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A Structural Engineer (SE) license is considered an asset, though it is not required

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, 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.

Salary Range: $100,000 to $140,000 - 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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