Civil Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt • Bismarck, ND

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Mead & Hunt is seeking a limited-term, full-time Civil Engineering Intern to join their Bismarck, ND office. This role will focus on construction field work at various airport projects across North Dakota, starting in May/June 2027 and concluding in August/September 2027. The intern will support engineers, technicians, and surveyors on civil airport projects, including taxiways, runways, and aprons. Responsibilities include performing measurements, quantity calculations, preparing pay estimates, assisting with project reports, conducting field inspections and documentation, and undertaking technical research and writing. The position requires a valid driver's license, the ability to pass background checks for airport access, and frequent travel (80%-100%) to construction sites.

Requirements

• Completed at least two semesters of college-level coursework in civil engineering or construction engineering from an accredited college or university by date of hire.
• A valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass background checks to gain access to airport sites
• Frequent travel to construction project sites 80%-100% of the time will be required.

Nice To Haves

• Construction field experience including observation and documentation
• Previous internships involving construction, DOT projects, surveying and/or civil site inspections
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Civil3D software
• Understanding of basic grading and testing processes
• Knowledge of airport planning and/or design
• Survey tasks
• Civil/survey engineering coursework
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Assisting engineers, technicians, and surveyors with civil airport projects including taxiways, runways, aprons, etc.
• Performing measurements and quantity calculations and preparing pay estimates
• Assisting with project report preparation
• Performing field inspection, documentation, and survey work
• Some technical research and writing
• Other tasks as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree