Aviation Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Aviation Civil Engineering Intern to join our Philadelphia, PA office. In this role, you will utilize good computer skills with a working knowledge of standard office software and the desire to learn new specialized software applications. You will 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. You will contribute to various elements of airfield geometric design, pavement design, airport lighting, and construction administration tasks for commercial service and general aviation airports. You will use Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD to 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, under the direction of the engineer of record or design task leader. Periodically, you will perform construction field observations at aviation project sites and attend construction meetings.
Requirements
- Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates will have completed 60 hours towards a civil engineering degree from an ABET accredited program by the start of the internship (Summer 2027).
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.
- Use Microsoft Excel and AutoCAD to 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
- 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
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
