Aviation Engineering Intern
About the role
Ardurra is seeking an Aviation Engineering Intern to join our team for the summer 2027. As an Aviation Engineering Intern, you will support engineering assignments that contribute to the planning, design, and construction of airport infrastructure. This internship is designed to give you exposure to real world engineering work, build your technical skills, and help you explore a future career in the aviation engineering industry.
Work is generally conducted in a standard office administrative setting with limited exposure to physical hazards. This role involves minimal to moderate physical activity, including handling items weighing up to 20 pounds. It may require occasional standing or walking but primarily focuses on working at a keyboard, workstation, or desk.
Responsibilities
- Assists with preparing plan details, outlines, and design components for airport infrastructure projects.
- Supports preparation of technical specifications and provides information for incorporation into project documentation.
- Assists with researching design options and presenting findings to project managers or project engineers.
- Reviews design drawings within defined limits and contribute to quality control efforts.
- Prepares sections of technical memoranda and assist with project report
- Performs material quantity take-offs and contact vendors to obtain budgetary quotes for cost estimating.
- Assists in the development of construction cost estimates for aviation-related projects.
- Supports project managers by monitoring workload, helping identify scope changes, and assisting with documentation needs.
- Performs field tests, measurements, and data collection to support aviation design and construction.
- Assists with construction inspection and on-site project representation during active construction seasons.
- Prepares daily field reports and contributes to construction oversight