Aviation Civil Engineering Intern: Airport Design

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

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a civil engineering intern for a limited-term, full-time position in our Aviation group at the Windsor, CA office.

The internship begins May/June 2027 and runs through August/September 2027, supporting engineers, technicians, and surveyors on airport projects. Ideal candidates have completed at least two semesters of civil engineering coursework and may have experience with AutoCAD or Civil3D; construction observation and FAA standards knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• Two semesters of civil engineering coursework completed by date of hire.
• Basic understanding of grading and material testing processes.
• Familiarity with airport planning or design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers, technicians, and surveyors with civil design of airport projects (taxiways, runways, aprons).
• Support airfield design tasks including grading, drainage, pavement, and geometry layouts.
• Prepare drawings and plan sheets using AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Takeoffs, cost estimates, and data collection for airport improvement projects.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, calculations, and project documentation.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, and construction observations.
• Assist with FAA standards research and compliance reviews.

Education

Two semesters civil engineering coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a civil engineering intern for a limited-term, full-time position in our Aviation group at the Windsor, CA office.

The internship begins May/June 2027 and runs through August/September 2027, supporting engineers, technicians, and surveyors on airport projects. Ideal candidates have completed at least two semesters of civil engineering coursework and may have experience with AutoCAD or Civil3D; construction observation and FAA standards knowledge are valued.