Civil Engineering Intern (Aviation) - Summer 2027

RS&H; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H is seeking an Aviation Engineering Intern to join our in-office team. You will gain experience on conventional and design-build aviation projects, applying design standards and technical knowledge to deliver cost-effective solutions.

Ideal candidates are civil engineering students with ABET accreditation, at least one year to graduation, a 2.5 GPA, and strong communication. Prior CAD experience is a plus as is an interest in aviation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering at an ABET accredited university with at least 1 year remaining until program completion
• 2.5 GPA or above
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in civil design tasks for aviation infrastructure projects
• Support design teams with CAD drawings and modeling in Civil 3D
• Collaborate within a team on multiple projects and deadlines
• Learn and apply technical standards to meet client expectations

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Ability to work on multiple tasks

Team oriented and independent

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

≥1 year remaining to program completion

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking an Aviation Engineering Intern to join our team. This position will work in-office. As part of the Aviation Infrastructure team, you'll gain great experience on a variety of conventional and design-build projects that combine innovative design with a strong knowledge of technical standards to exceed client expectations and provide cost-effective solutions.

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking an Aviation Engineering Intern to join our team. This position will work in-office. As part of the Aviation Infrastructure team, you'll gain great experience on a variety of conventional and design-build projects that combine innovative design with a strong knowledge of technical standards to exceed client expectations and provide cost-effective solutions.

To Be Successful In This Internship, You Must

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering at an ABET accredited university with at least 1 year remaining until program completion
• 2.5 GPA or above
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship or related experience
• Experience with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience or exposure to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars
• Specific interest in Aviation Infrastructure

The pay rate for this position in Virginia ranges from $25 to $30 per hour

. However, the selected individual’s compensation will be determined based on their specific education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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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, 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 whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. 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 an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.