Airport Electrical Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt, Inc.; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. in Bismarck, ND is seeking a limited-term, full-time electrical engineering intern to contribute to airport design projects including taxiways, aprons, and runways.

The role starts Spring/Summer 2027 and ends Fall 2027, with responsibilities across document prep, analysis, budgeting, and field work. Ideal candidates will have two semesters of electrical engineering coursework completed, experience with AutoCAD/Civil3D, and an understanding of basic design concepts.

Qualifications

• Two semesters of electrical engineering coursework completed.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil3D, or Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Understanding of basic electrical engineering design concepts.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Civil3D

Education

Two semesters electrical engineering coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

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

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.