Airport Civil Engineering Intern - Design & Field

Mead & Hunt; Windsor (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt in Windsor, CA is seeking a civil engineering intern for the Aviation group for a limited-term, full-time assignment (May/June to August/September 2027). The internship focuses on supporting airfield and airport projects and provides hands-on experience in civil design and drafting.

The intern will assist engineers, technicians, and surveyors, gain exposure to AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and participate in field visits and FAA standards reviews.

Qualifications

• Two semesters of civil engineering coursework completed by hire date.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Civil3D desirable.
• Knowledge of airport planning and/or design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers, technicians, and surveyors with civil design of airport projects.
• Assist airfield design tasks including grading, drainage, pavement, and geometry layouts.
• Prepare engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and data collection for airport projects.
• Support preparation of technical reports, calculations, and project documentation.
• Participate in field investigations, airport site visits, and construction observations.
• Assist FAA standards research and compliance reviews.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Civil engineering basics

Education

Two semesters civil engineering coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mead & Hunt in Windsor, CA is seeking a civil engineering intern for the Aviation group for a limited-term, full-time assignment (May/June to August/September 2027). The internship focuses on supporting airfield and airport projects and provides hands-on experience in civil design and drafting.

The intern will assist engineers, technicians, and surveyors, gain exposure to AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and participate in field visits and FAA standards reviews.