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Entry-Level Hydrology & Hydraulics Engineer

Mead & Hunt
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking an entry-level hydrology & hydraulics engineer to join our collaborative and innovative water resources team in Middleton, WI.

Responsibilities include analyzing dam and hydropower facilities, water conveyance systems, levee systems, bridges/culverts, watersheds and floodplains; construction document and cost development; report writing, quality control reviews, client communication, and designing water resources and other civil engineering projects. Some travel will be required.

The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in civil engineering or closely related engineering field or be able to obtain degree within three months of hire date.

 

 

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

  • Previous H&H, civil, or closely related engineering internship(s), or 1-2 years of relevant hydrology and hydraulics work experience
  • Fluids, open channel hydraulics, and municipal hydraulics coursework or work experience
  • Watershed hydrology coursework or work experience
  • Coastal engineering coursework or work experience
  • Experience with H&H modeling software (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, HydroCAD)
  • Experience with spreadsheet and coding solutions for engineering applications (e.g., MS Excel, VBA, Python, or MATLAB)
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Experience with ESRI GIS (ArcGIS Pro or similar) products for data editing and geoprocessing workflows
  • Experience working with teams to prepare products and deliverables on time and within a specified budget
  • Experience writing technical reports
  • Experience presenting to clients/owners

The ideal candidate will have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or possess the Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

 

 

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 www.meadhunt.com/careers.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

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