Airport Civil Engineering Intern — Field Inspector

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

Job summary

Mead & Hunt is seeking a limited-term, full-time civil engineering intern to perform construction inspection on airport projects based in Portland, OR, and other sites in OR/WA. Start May/June 2027, end Aug/Sept 2027.

Responsibilities include assisting with inspections, measurements, reports, and field documentation. The ideal candidate has completed at least two semesters of civil engineering coursework and may have AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Microsoft Office experience.

Qualifications

• Two semesters of civil engineering coursework completed by date of hire.
• Experience with construction, DOT projects, and/or civil site inspections is desirable.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Civil3D is preferred.
• Understanding of basic grading and testing processes.
• Knowledge of airport planning and/or design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers, technicians, and construction managers on civil airport projects (taxiways, runways, aprons).
• Perform measurements, quantity calculations, and prepare pay estimates.
• Assist with project report preparation.
• Perform field inspection and documentation.
• Contribute to technical research and writing.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Construction field experience

Internships in construction

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Civil3D

Airport planning/design

Grading and testing processes

Education

Two semesters of civil engineering coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mead & Hunt is seeking a limited-term, full-time civil engineering intern to perform construction inspection on airport projects based in Portland, OR, and other sites in OR/WA. Start May/June 2027, end Aug/Sept 2027.

Responsibilities include assisting with inspections, measurements, reports, and field documentation. The ideal candidate has completed at least two semesters of civil engineering coursework and may have AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Microsoft Office experience.