Civil Engineer - Mead & Hunt

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 architecture, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

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 support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Mead & Hunt is currently looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Transportation team as a civil engineer in our Warrenville, IL office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Design of Dynamic Roadways: Take ownership of both rural and urban highway projects, crafting innovative geometric layouts, optimizing drainage systems, and designing efficient corridor models that enhance transportation networks.
• Drive Project Excellence: Prepare comprehensive design reports that showcase your technical expertise and provide clear communication to stakeholders.
• Create the Future of Infrastructure: Develop and refine preliminary and final plans for roadways, intersections, interchanges, and roundabouts, collaborating closely with senior engineers to ensure precision and quality.
• Ensure Safe and Effective Construction: Oversee the construction phase of highway and bridge projects, performing detailed inspections to ensure projects are built to the highest standards, under the mentorship of experienced construction leaders.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work alongside the aviation team on exciting projects, contributing to the design and inspection of aviation-related infrastructure and gaining exposure to a variety of engineering challenges.
• Explore New Horizons: A valid driver’s license is required, along with occasional travel, providing opportunities to engage with diverse projects and communities.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in civil engineering or similar discipline from an accredited college or university
• AND a minimum of four years of experience

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

• PE license in IL is preferred
• Knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, IDOT, IL Tollway, and local design guidelines and manuals
• Experience with IDOT/WisDOT/MnDOT/ highway construction
• Experience with highway design
• Experience with GEOPAK or OpenRoads
• Experience with highway hydrologic and hydraulic design
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D is a plus

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

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. 

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.

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