Aviation Civil Engineering Intern - Fall 2026
About The Position
AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Aviation Civil Engineering Intern to join our Philadelphia, PA office. YOUR ROLE 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
- 0-2 Years of Prior Internship Experience
- 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).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
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
- Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and scope
- Support & structured mentorship from various professionals throughout the global AtkinsRéalis network
- Formal business and soft-skills training on topics such as time management, resilience, emotional intelligence, feedback, and communication
- Integration into a robust Emerging Professional Network
- Additional learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
- Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
