Civil Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt, Inc; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a limited-term civil engineering intern to work on airport projects in Rapid City, SD, starting May/June 2027 and ending August/September 2027.

The role involves assisting engineers, technicians, and surveyors on civil airport projects, including taxiways, runways, and aprons, with field inspections and pay estimates. Ideal candidates have completed at least two semesters of civil engineering coursework, familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil3D, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Completed at least two college semesters in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Ability to pass background checks and obtain access to airport sites.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites (75–100%).

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers, technicians, and surveyors on civil airport projects (taxiways, runways, aprons).
• Perform measurements, quantity calculations, and prepare pay estimates.
• Assist with project report preparation and field inspections.
• Conduct survey work and document field activities.
• Support with technical research and writing as needed.

Skills

Construction field experience

Internship experience

Survey tasks

Airport knowledge

Education

Two semesters of civil engineering coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 to work in the construction field on airport projects based in Rapid City, SD 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 75%-100% of the time will be required.

Successful candidates must have completed at least two semesters of college-level coursework in civil engineering, construction management, or related field 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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