Civil Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt•Portland, ME

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, aviation, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities. Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last. As a result of our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a limited-term, full-time Civil Engineering Intern based in our Portland, ME office. This position will provide hands-on experience supporting both engineering design efforts and construction inspection on airport projects throughout Maine and at various project sites in neighboring states. The internship is expected to begin in May/June 2027 and conclude in August/September 2027.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license
Ability to pass background checks to gain access to airport sites
Frequent travel to construction project sites approximately up to 50% of the time (may also include overnight stays) will be required.
Completed at least two semesters of college-level coursework in civil engineering or construction management from an accredited college or university by date of hire.
Strong communication and organizational skills
Self-motivated
Can work well both independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Construction field experience including observation and documentation
Previous internships involving construction 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
Civil engineering coursework

Responsibilities

Assisting engineers, technicians, and surveyors with civil design of airport projects including taxiways, runways, aprons, etc.
Assisting with airfield design tasks, including grading, drainage, pavement, and geometry layouts.
Supporting the preparation of engineering drawings and plan sheets using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Performing quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and data collection for airport improvement projects.
Supporting the preparation of technical reports, calculations, and project documentation.
Participating in field investigations, airport site visits, and construction observations.
Assisting engineers with FAA standards research and compliance reviews.
Other tasks as assigned.