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Entry-Level Airport Civil Engineer

Mead & Hunt
Rapid, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026

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, aviation, 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.

 

As a result of our continued growth, Mead & Hunt has an exciting opportunity available for an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our Aviation Group. This position is available at our office in Rapid City, SD.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Developing plans and specifications
  • Analyzing and preparing engineering reports and construction cost estimates for various airport design projects
  • Performing drafting tasks in AutoCAD and Civil3D to generate plan sheets
  • Assisting with construction administration tasks including working in the field at project sites (weekends and nights, as needed)
  • Reading and interpreting FAA Advisory Circulars, geotechnical reports, and survey data to utilize in project designs
  • Other tasks as assigned.

 

A valid driver’s license and travel will be required.

 

The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in civil engineering or construction engineering from an accredited college/university or be able to obtain the degree by start date.

 

The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all the following:

  • AutoCAD and/or Civil3D software programs
  • Civil/transportation design coursework
  • Construction field tasks including site grading, utilities, drainage, erosion control, paving, materials testing, and/or surveying
  • Previous construction or internship experience is desirable
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project software programs

 

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals. 

 

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. 

 

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and 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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