Aviation Civil Engineering Intern - Fall 2026
AtkinsRéalis · Philadelphia, PA · 2 mo ago
Engineering$25–$31/hrPart-time
About the role
We are seeking an Aviation Civil Engineering Intern to join our Philadelphia, PA office.
Responsibilities
- Utilize good computer skills with a working knowledge of standard office software, and the desire to learn new specialized software applications.
- Receive mentorship to assist experienced engineering staff in the design and production of engineering plans and specifications for airport and airport-related civil engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, and supporting infrastructure.
- Contribute to various elements of airfield geometric design, pavement design, airport lighting, and construction administration tasks for commercial service and general aviation airports.
- Under the direction of the engineer of record or design task leader, using Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD, prepare and document estimates of construction quantities such as pavement layer material volumes, weights, or areas, earthwork volumes, miscellaneous structure counts, and linear asset lengths.
- Periodically perform construction field observations at aviation project sites and attend construction meetings.
Requirements
- EXPERIENCE: 0-2 Years of Prior Internship Experience
- EDUCATION: Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited program. It is preferred that candidates will have completed 60 hours towards a civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Fall 2026).
- SPECIAL SKILLS:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Qualifications
- Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct
- PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS: N/A
Skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Hands-on experience with industry leaders
- Support and mentorship from various professionals throughout the business
- Career and educational exploration opportunities such as Client Site Visits, Weekly Lunch & Learns, & various virtual and/or in-person activities
Pay
Expected compensation range is between $25 - $31 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Schedule
Part time