Summer 2027 Intern - Aviation

ESP Associates, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is seeking a student intern in Arkansas to support cost estimating, design work, and environmental studies.

You will assist with construction plans, detailed design calculations, and reports under supervision, gaining hands-on experience while applying basic AutoCAD and Microsoft Office skills. This internship emphasizes initiative, independent judgment, and collaboration with engineers across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program from an accredited Engineering school.
• Initiative and ability to exercise independent judgement.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD & Microsoft Office.
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Responsibilities

• Cost estimating and preliminary design.
• Assisting with funding applications and environmental studies.
• Perform detailed reviews, studies, analyses, etc., and prepare detailed report on results and findings.
• Develop construction plans and specifications.
• Perform detailed design calculations.

Skills

Independent judgement

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BS) program

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.

Responsibilities

• Cost estimating and preliminary design
• Assisting with funding applications and environmental studies
• Perform detailed reviews, studies, analyses, etc., and prepare detailed report on results and findings
• Develop construction plans and specifications
• Perform detailed design calculations

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (BS) program from an accredited Engineering school
• Initiative and ability to exercise independent judgement
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD & Microsoft Office
• Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.