Civil Engineer - Hydraulics and Drainage (Transportation)

Founded in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized, employee-owned consulting firm known for delivering innovative, forward-thinking planning, design, and construction solutions.

Our work spans a wide range of sectors from transportation and water infrastructure to architecture, federal projects, and food & beverage processing. With more than 125 years of experience, we are proud to help clients and communities solve complex challenges and achieve meaningful progress.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Civil Engineer with a passion for hydraulics and drainage to lead and expand this growing discipline in our Bloomington, MN office.

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted technical expert and client partner, shaping transportation and infrastructure projects not only across Minnesota but also throughout the Upper Midwest, including Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Illinois, as well as in Colorado.

You'll help build and mentor a talented team, laying the foundation for a strong drainage practice and its long-term success.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a project engineer and technical resource, supporting a variety of transportation projects.
• Lead or assist with client relationships and business development efforts, including marketing pursuits.
• Price, estimate, and scope projects to help secure new work.
• Oversee analyses, computations, and design plans for hydraulic and drainage systems on highways and transportation projects.
• Attend field reviews to evaluate new designs and provide technical recommendations.
• Develop and refine stormwater management solutions, including detention/retention basins, erosion control design, and SWPPPs (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans).
• Partner with MnDOT, counties, watershed districts, environmental agencies, and other stakeholders to deliver effective, compliant design solutions.
• Collaborate across disciplines, contributing to projects that span aviation, water resources, bridges, and more.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers, helping to shape the future of the drainage team.
• Represent Mead & Hunt in client meetings and presentations with professionalism and technical expertise.

Travel: Some local travel is required. A valid driver's license is necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
• PE licensure (Professional Engineer).
• 6+ years of relevant experience in hydraulics and drainage design for transportation projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience with progressive responsibility.
• Familiarity with MnDOT hydraulics guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRoads Drainage, and H&H software such as HEC-RAS, EPA SWMM, or HydroCAD.
• Experience with erosion control design, BMPs, and preparation of SWPPPs.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to clients and collaborate across disciplines.

Why Mead & Hunt

At Mead & Hunt, we're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to be part of a legacy. As a 100% employee-owned company, we invest in our people and empower them to grow while shaping the future of our communities.

Here's what makes us different:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance plans.
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Employee ownership opportunities after one year of full-time employment-help shape the future of our firm and share in the rewards of our collective success.
• A flexible work environment with a hybrid schedule and generous PTO, paid holidays, sick time, parental leave, caregiver leave, and paid community service leave.
• A strong commitment to your professional growth, with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and a supportive environment designed to help you thrive.

Join Us

If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and explore how your expertise can help shape the future of Minnesota transportation with Mead & Hunt.

Salary Range: $96k - 140k/per year - Actual compensation may vary due to various factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

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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