Aviation Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

AtkinsRéalis; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship program

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work options

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Aviation Civil Engineering Intern to join the Philadelphia, PA office. You will assist in designing and producing civil plans for airport projects, gain mentorship from experienced staff, and contribute to airfield geometric and pavement design.

You will use Excel and AutoCAD to prepare construction quantity estimates and occasionally perform field observations at aviation sites, under supervision.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of internship experience.
• Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Civil or Electrical Engineering.
• Has completed about 60 hours toward ABET‑accredited civil engineering program by Summer 2027.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and production of civil plans for airport projects under mentorship.
• Support airfield geometric, pavement design, and lighting tasks.
• Prepare construction quantity estimates using Excel and AutoCAD.
• Attend construction meetings and perform field observations as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

Education

ABET 60 hours toward civil eng

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Aviation Civil Engineering Intern to join our Philadelphia, PA office.

Your role

• Utilize good computer skills with a working knowledge of standard office software, and the desire to learn new specialized software applications.
• Receive mentorship to assist experienced engineering staff in the design and production of engineering plans and specifications for airport and airport-related civil engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, and supporting infrastructure.
• Contribute to various elements of airfield geometric design, pavement design, airport lighting, and construction administration tasks for commercial service and general aviation airports.
• Use Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD to prepare and document estimates of construction quantities such as pavement layer material volumes, weights, or areas, earthwork volumes, miscellaneous structure counts, and linear asset lengths, under the direction of the engineer of record or design task leader.
• Periodically perform construction field observations at aviation project sites and attend construction meetings.

About You

• EXPERIENCE: 0-2 Years of Prior Internship Experience
• EDUCATION: Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited program. It is preferred that candidates will have completed 60 hours towards a civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2027).
• SPECIAL SKILLS: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred)
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: N/A.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

As an Intern, you will participate in Explore, our intern development initiative, and will enjoy a host of benefits including:

Competitive salary Hands-on experience with industry leaders Support and mentorship from various professionals throughout the business Career and educational exploration opportunities such as Client Site Visits, Weekly Lunch & Learns, & various virtual and/or in-person activities

As An Entry-level Full-Time Employee, You Will Enjoy a Robust Rewards Package Including Enrollment Into Emerge, Our New Graduate Experience, Providing

• Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
• Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
• Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
• Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
• Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $25 - $31 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer. EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.