Experienced Structural Engineer

Talentrust8 months ago
Sacramento, CA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Company Overview

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.

Position Overview

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.

Your Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have:

  • Bachelor's degree: (or higher) in civil, structural or architectural engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Experience: At least six (6) years of relevant structural engineering experience
  • License: 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

How to Apply

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

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 Information

Salary Range: $100,000 to $140,000 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: Experience, skill set or location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Required Skills

Finite Element Analysis
Technical Writing
Project Management
Structural Engineering
Seismic Evaluations
Field Inspections
Hydraulic Structures Design
Client Management
Construction Administration
Bidding and Construction Specifications