Aviation Civil Engineering Intern | Design & Field

Mead & Hunt, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; 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 Sacramento, CA office. The internship runs May/June to August/September 2027.

The role supports engineers, technicians, and surveyors on airport improvement projects and FAA compliance tasks. Ideal candidates have two semesters of civil engineering coursework, familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and a willingness to travel 10–20% to project sites.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled with at least two college semesters in civil engineering or related field.
• Allowed to travel 10-20% to project sites; valid driver's license and background checks.
• Hourly rate range provided: $18.00–$24.00; compensation may vary.
• Pass pre-employment screening; eligible for employment without discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers, technicians, and surveyors with civil design of airport projects including taxiways, runways, aprons, etc.
• Assist with airfield design tasks, including grading, drainage, pavement, and geometry layouts.
• Support 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.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, calculations, and project documentation.
• Participate in field investigations, airport site visits, and construction observations.
• Assist engineers with FAA standards research and compliance reviews.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Civil engineering coursework

Construction field experience

Education

Two college semesters in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Civil3D

Job description

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a civil engineering intern for a limited-term, full-time position in our Aviation group at the Sacramento, CA office. The internship runs May/June to August/September 2027.

The role supports engineers, technicians, and surveyors on airport improvement projects and FAA compliance tasks. Ideal candidates have two semesters of civil engineering coursework, familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and a willingness to travel 10–20% to project sites.