Aviation Civil Engineering Intern: Field Inspector

Mead & Hunt, Inc; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. seeks a limited-term, full-time civil engineering intern to support construction inspection on aviation projects based in the greater Madison, WI area.

The internship runs May/June 2027 through August/September 2027. Candidates should have completed at least two semesters of civil engineering coursework and be prepared to travel extensively to project sites. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two semesters of college-level coursework in civil engineering or related field required.
• Available for May/June 2027 through August/September 2027 internship.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks; travel 95–100%.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Interest in civil aviation projects and field inspection.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers, technicians, and surveyors on civil aviation projects (taxiways, runways, aprons).
• Perform measurements, quantity calculations, and prepare pay estimates.
• Assist with project report preparation and documentation.
• Conduct field inspection, surveying, and data collection.
• Perform basic research and writing as needed.
• Handle other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Construction field experience

Internships in construction/surveying

Grading and testing knowledge

Airport planning/design knowledge

Survey tasks

Civil/survey engineering coursework

Education

Two semesters college coursework in civil engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mead & Hunt, Inc. seeks a limited-term, full-time civil engineering intern to support construction inspection on aviation projects based in the greater Madison, WI area.

The internship runs May/June 2027 through August/September 2027. Candidates should have completed at least two semesters of civil engineering coursework and be prepared to travel extensively to project sites. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and MS Office is preferred.