Aviation Engineering Intern — Summer 2027

Ardurra; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardurra seeks an Aviation Engineering Intern to join our Raleigh, NC team for summer 2027. You will support engineering assignments that contribute to planning, design, and construction of airport infrastructure, gaining exposure to real-world engineering work and building technical skills.

Responsibilities include assisting with plan details, specifications, cost estimates, field tests, and on-site coordination.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Exposure to AutoCAD or Civil 3D is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparing plan details, outlines, and design components for airport infrastructure projects.
• Supports preparation of technical specifications and project documentation.
• Assists with researching design options and presenting findings to managers or engineers.
• Reviews design drawings and contributes to quality control efforts.
• Prepares sections of technical memoranda and assists with project reports.
• Performs material quantity take-offs and obtains budgetary quotes from vendors.
• Assists in developing construction cost estimates for aviation projects.
• Monitors workload and assists with scope changes and documentation needs.
• Performs field tests, measurements, and data collection for aviation design and construction.
• Assists with construction inspection and on-site representation during active seasons.
• Prepares daily field reports and supports construction oversight tasks.
• Assists with project communication and coordination, including client interactions under supervision.
• Provides miscellaneous project support to meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Collaborates with engineers, PMs, and multidisciplinary teams across aviation tasks.
• Assumes additional responsibilities to support team and goals.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Project documentation

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Ardurra seeks an Aviation Engineering Intern to join our Raleigh, NC team for summer 2027. You will support engineering assignments that contribute to planning, design, and construction of airport infrastructure, gaining exposure to real-world engineering work and building technical skills.

Responsibilities include assisting with plan details, specifications, cost estimates, field tests, and on-site coordination.