Civil Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt invites applications for a limited-term, full-time Civil Engineering Intern in our Bismarck, ND office, working on airport projects across North Dakota from May/June 2027 to Aug./Sept. 2027.

The intern will support engineers, technicians and surveyors with field work, measurements, and reports, and must have completed at least two college semesters in civil/construction engineering. AutoCAD/Civil3D experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completed at least two semesters of civil engineering or construction engineering coursework.
• Experience with civil airport projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil3D and basic grading/testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers, technicians, and surveyors on civil airport projects.
• Perform measurements, quantity calculations, and prepare pay estimates.
• Assist with project reports and field documentation.
• Conduct field inspections, documentation, and survey work.
• Perform related technical research and writing.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Field experience

Surveying

Airport planning knowledge

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Education

Two college semesters in civil/construction engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors.From architecture, aviation, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

As a result of our expansive growth, we have a position available for a limited-term, full-time civil engineering intern based in our Bismarck, ND office to work in the construction field at various airport projects located throughout North Dakota starting in May/June 2027 and ending in August/September 2027.

This intern will be responsible for assisting engineers, technicians, and surveyors with civil engineering projects in the following areas:

• Assisting engineers, technicians, and surveyors with civil airport projects including taxiways, runways, aprons, etc.
• Performing measurements and quantity calculations and preparing pay estimates
• Assisting with project report preparation
• Performing field inspection, documentation, and survey work
• Some technical research and writing
• Other tasks as assigned.

A valid driver’s license, the ability to pass background checks to gain access to airport sites, and frequent travel to construction project sites 80%-100% of the time will be required.

Successful candidates must have completed at least two semesters of college-level coursework in civil engineering or construction engineering from an accredited college or university by date of hire.

The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all the following:

• Construction field experience including observation and documentation
• Previous internships involving construction, DOT projects, surveying and/or civil site inspections
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Civil3D software
• Understanding of basic grading and testing processes
• Knowledge of airport planning and/or design
• Survey tasks
• Civil/survey engineering coursework

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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