Civil Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt invites applicants for a limited-term, full-time civil engineering intern position in our Fargo, ND office. The role supports airport projects across North Dakota, starting May/June 2027 and ending August/September 2027.

You will assist engineers, technicians and surveyors with field work, measurements, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have two semesters of civil engineering coursework and exposure to AutoCAD, Civil3D, and surveying concepts.

Qualifications

• Two semesters of college-level civil engineering coursework completed by the hire date.
• Experience with civil airport projects and field measurements is preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil3D and surveying concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers, technicians, and surveyors on civil airport projects.
• Perform field measurements, quantity calculations and prepare pay estimates.
• Assist with project report preparation.
• Perform field inspection, documentation and survey work.
• Engage in technical research and writing.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Construction field experience

Documentation

Survey tasks

Civil site inspections

Project reporting

Education

Two semesters of civil engineering coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Civil3D

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 Fargo, 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 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.