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title: Structural Engineer Dams & Hydropower at Mead & Hunt
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| **Company** | Mead & Hunt |
| **Location** | Sacramento, CA |
| **Salary** | $40.86/hr - $54.32/hr |
| **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:**

- Preparing engineering calculations and design documents for hydraulic structures and other structural engineering projects, including dams, spillways, canals, pump stations, and valve houses.
- Collaborating with project team members to prepare calculations, reports, specifications, plans, and schedules.
- Supporting with condition assessments of existing structures.
- Assisting with the development of probable construction cost estimates.
- Visiting project sites to collect data and monitor progress.
- Supporting construction administration for projects in construction
- Assisting with client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
- Attending client meetings when necessary.
- 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 ABET accredited college or university.
- At least two (2) years of relevant structural engineering experience.

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

- EIT certification
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary project team.

- Knowledge of/experience with the design of hydraulic structures.
- Strong technical writing skills and experience writing reports, specifications, and technical memorandums.
- Knowledge of/experience with California Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318, ACI 350, and AISC 360.
- Experience with structural engineering software programs including finite element analysis and CAD programs such as RISA 3D, SAP2000, and AutoCAD.
- Professional Engineer (PE) 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.**

*Hourly Wage Range: $40.86 to $54.32 – 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

- Construction
- Pump Stations
- Professional Engineer
- Building Codes
- Cost Estimation
- AISC Structural Steel Standards
- Engineering Calculations
- ACI 318
- ABET Accreditation
- Hydraulic Structures
- AutoCAD
- RISA Technologies Risa-3d
- Engineer In Training
- Computer-Aided Design
- 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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