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Experienced Structural Engineer - Transportation

Mead & Hunt, Inc
$135,000 to $179,000 annually
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Herndon
Mar 17, 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, 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, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a full-time position available for an experienced structural engineer in any of our Washington, DC; Maryland; or Virginia office locations.

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading structural design for bridges, retaining walls, culverts, sign structures, structures condition inspections, reports, studies, and specifications
  • Preparing/reviewing designs, specifications, and cost estimates for highway transportation structures
  • Preparing construction documents including stamping finalized plans for highway transportation structures
  • Performing load ratings/analysis
  • Supervising, managing, and mentoring staff
  • Ensuring structural group and Mead & Hunt policies and procedures are followed
  • Preparing task and contract technical and price proposals
  • Managing project and contracts deliverables, budget and schedules
  • Leading business development opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic region
  • Other civil engineering projects in other locations as needed

Some travel will be required.

The successful candidate must have all of the following:

  • A bachelor's degree (or higher) in civil engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
  • A minimum of twelve (12) years of industry related experience
  • PE license in any state with the ability to obtain in Maryland within 6 months of hire

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

  • Certified in Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges.
  • Bridge/Structural design experience including LRFD concrete and steel design preferred.
  • Structural design software (LARS, Merlin-Dash, STAAD, etc.) preferred.
  • Well versed in AASHTO and Maryland Standards.
  • MicroStation and Auto-Cad Experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Leading structural engineering projects
  • Project management
  • Mentoring project staff
  • Business development tasks (client relations, proposal development, etc.)

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.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Salary Range: $135,000 to $179,000 annually - Actual compensation may vary due to other 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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