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Experienced Airport Civil Engineer

Mead & Hunt
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
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.

Mead & Hunt, an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full-time position is available for an Experienced Airport Civil Engineer to join our Aviation Midwest group. This exciting opportunity is available in the following locations: Middleton, WI (greater Madison area); De Pere, WI; and West Allis (Milwaukee), WI.

Responsibilities Include

  • Designing and leading military and federal aviation engineering projects
  • Evaluating and analyzing existing projects
  • Preparing reports, budgets, cost estimates, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, and permits
  • Leading proactive client interactions, marketing and communications with federal aviation clients
  • Preparing scoping documents, fee estimates, and marketing strategies for proposed projects
  • Oversee schedules and budgets for projects including forecasting workloads and monitoring work task hours
  • Performing QA/QC tasks including leading design reviews
  • Primary point of contact for client interactions providing regular project status updates
  • Serving as the project manager and mentoring project staff; and serving as the onsite project engineer on construction projects
  • Other tasks as assigned.

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

The Successful Candidate Must Have All The Following

  • A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in civil engineering or related field from an accredited college or university
  • At least 8 years of relevant work experience
  • PE license in any state with ability to obtain a PE license in additional states as needed

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

  • Experience with aviation and federal site design is preferred
  • AutoCAD Civil3D design software
  • Leading the development of plans, specs, reports, cost estimates, and submittal packages for military projects
  • SpecsIntact software
  • PCASE software
  • Project QA/QC including leading design reviews
  • Preparing scopes, fees, and contracts
  • Client management and marketing
  • Mentoring project staff
  • Project management

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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