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title: Mid Level Structural Engineer at Mead & Hunt
description: Mead & Hunt is hiring for the Mid Level Structural Engineer role in Sacramento,
  CA. Pays $99K–$146K per year. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | Mead & Hunt |
| **Location** | Sacramento, CA |
| **Salary** | $99K/yr - $146K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 |
## Description

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.

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.

**Responsibilities include:**

- 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.
- Supporting 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.

**The successful candidate must have:**

- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in civil, structural or architectural engineering from an accredited college or university.
- At least six (6) years of relevant structural engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in any state with the ability to obtain a license in California within twelve (12) months of being hired.

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

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- 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.
- A Structural Engineer (SE) license is considered an asset, though it is not required.

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](http://www.meadhunt.com/careers).

**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 Range: $99,000 to $146,000 – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: Experience, skill set or location.*

*Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.*

*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.*

*#LI-KB1*
## Skills

- Project Management
- Construction
- Pump Stations
- Scope of Work Development
- Professional Engineer
- Building Codes
- Cost Estimation
- AISC Structural Steel Standards
- ACI 318
- Directing
- Field Inspection
- Hydraulic Structures
- Mentoring
- AutoCAD
- RISA Technologies Risa-3d
- Computer-Aided Design
- FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) Compliance
- Written Communication
- ASCE 7
- Communication
- Sap2000
- Writing
## Benefits

- Professional Development
- Mental Health
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans

## How to Apply

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