Airport Civil Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Mead & Hunt is seeking a limited-term, full-time civil engineering intern in Bloomington, MN to support airport projects across Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. You will work with engineers, technicians and surveyors, performing field inspections, measurements and pay estimate tasks starting May/June 2027 through Aug/Sept 2027.

The role requires two college semesters in civil engineering or related fields, a valid driver's license and willingness to travel 80–100% to project sites.

Qualifications

• Two semesters of college-level civil engineering, construction management, or related field coursework by date of hire.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks for site access.
• Willingness to travel to construction project sites 80–100% of the time.
• Mead & Hunt will not sponsor visas (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers, technicians and surveyors on civil airport projects (taxiways, runways, aprons).
• Perform measurements, quantity calculations and prepare pay estimates.
• Assist with project report preparation and field inspection/survey work.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Construction field experience

Survey tasks

Documentation

Education

Two semesters civil engineering coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 architecture, aviation, 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.

As a result of our expansive growth, we have a position available for a limited-term, full-time civil engineering intern based in our Bloomington, MN office to work in the construction field at various airport projects located throughout the states of Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin starting in May/June 2027 and ending in August/September 2027.

This intern will be responsible for assisting engineers, technicians, and surveyors with civil engineering projects in the following areas:

• Assisting engineers, technicians, and surveyors with civil airport projects including taxiways, runways, aprons, etc.
• Performing measurements and quantity calculations and preparing pay estimates
• Assisting with project report preparation
• Performing field inspection, documentation, and survey work
• Other tasks as assigned.

A valid driver’s license, the ability to pass background checks to gain access to airport sites, and frequent travel to construction project sites 80%-100% of the time will be required.

Successful candidates must have completed at least two semesters of college-level coursework in civil engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited college or university by date of hire.

The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all the following:

• Construction field experience including observation and documentation
• Previous internships involving construction, DOT projects, surveying and/or civil site inspections
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Civil3D software
• Understanding of basic grading and testing processes
• Knowledge of airport planning and/or design
• Survey tasks
• Civil/survey engineering coursework

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

Hourly Rate Range: $18.00 - $25.00 – 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.