Airport Electrical Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt, Inc.; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking an electrical engineering intern in our Bismarck, ND office to support airport design projects (taxiways, aprons, runways) starting Spring/Summer 2027 and ending Fall 2027.

You will assist engineers and designers with electrical documents, design calculations, budgets and field work; frequent travel to project sites (80–100%). Two semesters of EE coursework are required; experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D and MS Office is preferred; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Two semesters of college-level coursework in electrical engineering or related field completed by start date.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering design concepts.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil3D, or Microsoft Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical engineering documents.
• Assist with analysis, reports, plans, schedules, studies, and designs.
• Perform electrical design calculations, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Assist with preparation of design and construction budgets.
• Design airport electrical systems such as lighting for runways, taxiways, and aprons.
• Conduct technical research and writing.
• May assist with field inspection, documentation, and survey work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Two semesters of EE coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mead & Hunt, Inc., a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, has a position available for a limited-term, full-time electrical engineering intern to work on airport design projects (taxiways, aprons, runways, etc.) based in our Bismarck, ND office starting in Spring/Summer 2027 and ending in Fall 2027.

The intern will be responsible for assisting engineers, design technicians, and construction managers with electrical airfield engineering projects in the following areas:

• Preparing electrical engineering documents
• Assisting with the analysis, preparation or modification of reports, plans, schedules, studies, and designs for projects
• Performing electrical design calculations, quantities, and cost estimates
• Assisting with the preparation of design and construction budgets
• Designing airport electrical systems such as lighting for runways, taxiways, and aprons
• Technical research and writing
• May assist with field inspection, documentation, and survey work
• Other duties 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 electrical engineering or related field from an accredited college or university by their start date.

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

• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Civil3D software
• Understanding of basic electrical engineering design concepts
• Electrical engineering coursework

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self‑motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team,

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

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.