Airport Electrical Engineering Intern

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

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a limited-term, full-time Electrical Engineering Intern to support airport design projects (taxiways, aprons, runways) starting Spring/Summer 2027 and ending Fall 2027.

The intern will assist engineers, design technicians, and construction managers with electrical airfield engineering tasks, prepare documents, perform design calculations, and help with budgets and field work. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Two semesters of college-level coursework in electrical or civil engineering completed by start date.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Civil3D software.
• Understanding of basic electrical engineering design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers, design technicians, and construction managers with electrical airfield engineering projects.
• Prepare electrical engineering documents and 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 and survey work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Civil3D

Electrical engineering coursework

Education

Two semesters of college-level coursework in electrical or civil engineering

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 Elizabeth, NJ 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 and occasional travel will be required.

Successful candidates must have completed at least two semesters of college-level coursework in electrical or civil engineering 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 or civil engineering coursework

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

Hourly Rate Range: $18.00 to $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.

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