Civil Engineering Intern (Aviation) - Summer 2027

RS&H; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for our Airfield Team in the Gahanna, OH office. You will assist with design and construction tasks on airport projects, gaining hands-on exposure to runways, taxiways, and lighting systems.

The internship emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and practical engineering experience under the mentorship of senior airfield engineers, with opportunities to contribute to planning, design, and project coordination.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an ABET-accredited Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously; strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine calculations requiring basic engineering principles
• Prepare and revise plan documents and details
• Calculate and review quantities
• Collect and prepare data for evaluation
• Perform engineering with computer-assisted tools
• Support field inspection assignments
• Provide support to engineering and project management teams

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Multitasking

Strong work ethic

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Opportunity

RS&H is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for our Airfield Team in our Gahanna, OH (Greater Columbus Area) office. RS&H is passionate about aviation! We choose to design and manage a wide variety of civil projects at airports throughout the U.S. and abroad. Our projects reach hundreds of millions of dollars in construction value for clients who are equally passionate about aviation. Our projects literally impact the travel patterns of the entire world! We are looking for an Aviation Civil Engineering Intern with the desire to work on our aviation projects and grow professionally with our rapidly growing firm. Our Associates focus on innovative design and technical excellence with a passion for completing projects on time, within budget, and to our client's complete satisfaction. RS&H fosters valued service and rewards our staff who are creative, organized, self-motivated, and collegial. The Aviation Engineering Intern will collaborate with and be mentored by airfield engineers. The selected candidate may assist in the design and construction of runways, taxiways, terminals, Federal Aviation Administration Navigation Aids (FAA NAVAIDs), airport lighting systems, and a variety of airport support facilities. The selected candidate will work on a wide range of airport projects that combine innovative airside and landside design with a strong knowledge of technical standards to exceed client expectations and provide cost-effective solutions. Additionally, the successful applicant will gain experience in long-term airport planning, detailed engineering design, and construction administration. Engineering design elements may include grading, drainage, pavement geometry, and construction phasing. This will serve as a great opportunity to obtain hands-on experience and a better understanding of airport design and the aviation industry. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment, plus have excellent communication, analysis, and documentation skills. If you are ready to make an impact, we welcome you.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine calculations requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
• Prepare and revise plan documents details
• Calculate & review quantities
• Collect and prepare data for evaluation
• Perform engineering with the use of computer-assisted engineering software and equipment
• Support field inspection assignments
• Provide support to engineering and project management associates

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering at an ABET-accredited university
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously
• Strong work ethic aligning with the company’s mission and core values

Preferred Qualifications

• 2.5 GPA or above
• AutoCAD experience
• Specific interest in airports and the aviation industry
• Interest in working on aviation projects

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The Team

Joining our Aviation team means an opportunity to explore your potential and apply your diverse skills to serve the large and small airports of the aviation industry as a trusted advisor. You can do this in a collaborative and team-oriented environment among other driven professionals. Service areas include airfields, buildings, facility planning, environmental planning, and environmental stewardship & resiliency. Join RS&H to define and master challenges, advance professionally, and build strong and lasting relationships.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.