Aviation Civil Engineering Intern (AutoCAD/Civil3D)

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

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. in Windsor, CA, seeks a civil engineering intern for a limited-term, full-time role in the Aviation group. The internship runs May/June to August/September 2027 and supports engineers, technicians and surveyors on airport projects.

The ideal candidate will assist with taxiway/runway design, airfield grading and drainage, and prepare drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. A minimum of two college semesters in civil engineering is required, with 10–20% travel expected.

Qualifications

• Two semesters of civil engineering coursework completed.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil3D preferred.
• Construction field experience desirable.
• Internships in civil design or construction helpful.
• Knowledge of airport planning/design helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assisting engineers, technicians, and surveyors with civil design of airport projects including taxiways, runways, aprons, etc.
• Assisting with airfield design tasks, including grading, drainage, pavement, and geometry layouts
• Supporting the preparation of engineering drawings and plan sheets using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Performing quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and data collection for airport improvement projects
• Supporting the preparation of technical reports, calculations, and project documentation
• Participating in field investigations, airport site visits, and construction observations
• Assisting engineers with FAA standards research and compliance reviews
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Field observations

Civil engineering concepts

Data collection

FAA standards knowledge

Education

Two semesters civil engineering coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mead & Hunt, Inc. in Windsor, CA, seeks a civil engineering intern for a limited-term, full-time role in the Aviation group. The internship runs May/June to August/September 2027 and supports engineers, technicians and surveyors on airport projects.

The ideal candidate will assist with taxiway/runway design, airfield grading and drainage, and prepare drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. A minimum of two college semesters in civil engineering is required, with 10–20% travel expected.