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Structural Engineer - Dams & Hydropower

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Structural Engineer - Dams & Hydropower

Mead & Hunt, Inc.

Structural Engineer - Dams & Hydropower

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Contract type:

Permanent

Salary:

$83,200 – $112,320 / year

Location:

Sacramento, CA, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

26 September 2026

What they need


Responsibilities:

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.

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.

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