Civil Engineering Intern (Aviation) - Summer 2027
About the role
We are seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to join the Aviation team in our Albuquerque, NM office. The Aviation Engineering Intern will collaborate with and be mentored by top engineering associates, assisting the Aviation Group on a variety of conventional and design‑build projects that combine innovative design with strong technical standards to exceed client expectations and provide cost‑effective solutions. The intern will also work with roadway design and water resources staff as workload demands, gaining insight into other departmental work. This is an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and a deeper understanding of the infrastructure engineering industry.
Responsibilities
- Perform calculations requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles.
- Prepare and revise engineering design drawings.
- Collect, prepare, and analyze data.
- Perform engineering using computer‑assisted engineering software and equipment.
- Provide support to engineering and project management associates.
Qualifications
- Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering at an ABET‑accredited university with at least one year remaining until program completion.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA.
- 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
- Interest in a 2‑year internship or at least two years remaining until program completion.
- Experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience or exposure to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars.
- Specific interest in aviation infrastructure #WayUp.
The Team
Joining our Aviation team offers the chance to explore your potential and apply diverse skills to serve both large and small airports as a trusted advisor. You will work in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment alongside driven professionals. Service areas include airfields, buildings, facility planning, environmental planning, and environmental stewardship & resiliency. At RS&H you can define and master challenges, advance professionally, and build strong, lasting relationships.
About the Company
RS&H provides fully integrated architecture, engineering, and consulting services to help clients realize their most complex facility and infrastructure projects for land, air, and space. We are committed to delivering extraordinary solutions through imagination, ingenuity, and innovation. Founded in 1941, we are consistently ranked among the nation’s top design firms and uphold core values of integrity, quality service, business success, and valuing associates.