Aviation Design Intern (Summer 2027)

Woolpert; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolpert is seeking a Civil Engineering student for an Aviation Design Internship in Indianapolis, IN. The position offers real-world project involvement across multiple aviation domains including taxiways, airports, and runways, in a full-time 40-hour weekly schedule.

You will work with the aviation market on planning, design, and construction tasks, supporting task leads on FAA and DOT projects and coordinating with internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a Civil Engineering, or related degree, with an interest in aviation related infrastructure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional multitasking and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary teams across project phases from programming to construction.
• Ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Assist with design tasks, data analyses, and drawings.
• Work on projects for FAA, DOTs, airports, and partner consultants.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Pursuing Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Overview

Join us for an internship experience that offers real-world project involvement within a supportive environment alongside ample opportunities for professional and personal growth. This internship will be a full-time position working 40 hours a week. Your work will take place Monday-Friday during standard working hours (9am-5pm). The Aviation Design Intern will work alongside the Woolpert aviation teams working on a variety of projects across the Aviation spectrum including projects in taxiways, airports, hangars, runways and more. Work can include several disciplines across a variety of clients and project types.

This internship has a portion of work onsite/in-office. Woolpert does not provide housing or relocation for internships/co-ops. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do

Join us for an internship experience that offers real-world project involvement within a supportive environment alongside ample opportunities for professional and personal growth. At this time, we are seeking Civil Engineering students for our Indianapolis, IN office for the summer semester (May-August). This internship will be a full-time position working 40 hours a week. The Aviation Design Intern will work alongside the Woolpert aviation market working on planning, design, and construction projects as well as supporting our task leads. Work will be on projects for the FAA, DOTs, airports, and partner consultants and include the following:

• Collaborate and participate on multi-disciplinary teams of various skills and experience across all the project phases from programming, planning, grant administration, conceptual/preliminary design, detailed design, construction.
• Ensure deliverables and Woolpert quality standards are met per the agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate routinely with Manager and Leadership to advise and address circumstances related to client satisfaction, changes of scope, risk management, schedule, and financial performance.
• Work as part of the Civil design team on a wide range of projects focused on airport infrastructure design, aviation research, and airport planning projects.
• Gain real‑world experience working on actual projects alongside licensed professionals that are experts in their fields.
• Assist on a variety of projects doing such things as calculations, data analysis, drawings/renderings, cost estimates, and preparing design plans.
• Work on software and systems such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office products, and Bluebeam Revu.
• Work as a member of a team that coordinates with other internal teams and external subconsultants and clients.
• Go on multiple site visits and see construction projects we work on.
• Perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence.

What You Will Bring

Don’t have all of these? That’s ok, we know you’re coming to learn. Apply if you think this can be a good fit.

• Be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university, preferably with at least sophomore status
• Pursuing a Civil Engineering, or related degree, with an interest in aviation related infrastructure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Exceptional multitasking and time management skills

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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