Aviation Engineering Intern — Airport Design & Field

Ardurra; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra is seeking an Aviation Engineering Intern to join our Coeur D'Alene team for the summer. You will assist with planning, design, and construction tasks for airport infrastructure, gaining hands-on exposure under senior engineers.

The internship emphasizes real-world engineering work, developing technical skills, and exploring a career in aviation engineering. Strong communication and teamwork are valued as you support multiple project efforts.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Exposure to AutoCAD or Civil 3D is preferred.
• Interest in airport design, aviation infrastructure, FAA standards, or transportation engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparing plan details, outlines, and design components for airport infrastructure projects.
• Supports preparation of technical specifications and provides information for incorporation into project documentation.
• Assists with researching design options and presenting findings to project managers or project engineers.
• Reviews design drawings within defined limits and contribute to quality control efforts.
• Prepares sections of technical memoranda and assist with project report
• Performs material quantity take-offs and contact vendors to obtain budgetary quotes for cost estimating.
• Assists in the development of construction cost estimates for aviation-related projects.
• Supports project managers by monitoring workload, helping identify scope changes, and assisting with documentation needs.
• Performs field tests, measurements, and data collection to support aviation design and construction.
• Assists with construction inspection and on‑site project representation during active construction seasons.
• Prepares daily field reports and contributes to construction oversight tasks.
• Assists with project‑related communication and coordination, including client interactions under staff supervision.
• Provides miscellaneous project support tasks to help teams meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Collaborates with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary team members across aviation assignments.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational goals.

Skills

Engineering principles

Data organization

Initiative

Communication skills

Change management

Active listening

Education

Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Ardurra is seeking an Aviation Engineering Intern to join our Coeur D'Alene team for the summer. You will assist with planning, design, and construction tasks for airport infrastructure, gaining hands-on exposure under senior engineers.

The internship emphasizes real-world engineering work, developing technical skills, and exploring a career in aviation engineering. Strong communication and teamwork are valued as you support multiple project efforts.