Intern Engineering Designer, Aviation

Cognitioworld; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

Cognitioworld in San Francisco, CA is seeking a motivated civil engineering student to join our team as an intern. You will help familiarize with engineering plans, perform quantity take-offs, assist with project monitoring, scheduling, and computer modeling under senior guidance.

This role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration with engineers and drafters, and producing drawings, calculations, and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Current 3rd year undergraduate or graduate student in Civil Engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and engineering software.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and professional interaction.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively in a team.
• Strong commitment to integrity and ethical behavior.
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with engineering plans and details.
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Assist with project monitoring and scheduling.
• Assist with computer modeling.
• Assist with producing progress reports.
• Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and support staff.
• Assist in producing engineering drawings, calculations, and cost estimates under senior engineer supervision.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Independent with supervision

Team collaboration

Integrity & ethics

Innovative mindset

Education

Civil Eng undergrad/grad student

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Become familiar with engineering plans and details
• Perform quantity take-offs
• Assist with project monitoring and scheduling
• Assist with computer modeling
• Assist with producing progress reports
• Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and support staff
• Assist in producing engineering drawings, calculations, and cost estimates under senior engineer supervision

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Current 3rd year undergraduate or graduate student standing in an accredited Civil Engineering program
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and engineering software
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and professional interaction
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively in a team
• Strong commitment to integrity and ethical behavior
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $24-27, reflecting candidate skills, experience, and education
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, disability, and life insurance coverage
• Continuing education benefits
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions