2027 Aviation Civil Engineering Internship

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment. Our Aviation Civil Engineering discipline is a specialized field of civil engineering and transportation planning related to the development and maintenance of airport facilities.

Staff in the aviation discipline possess a wide range of skills, including planning airfield features; pavement design; site grading and drainage and associated modeling; and geometric layout of edge lighting, pavement markings, and navigational aids that assist pilots navigating an airport. Interns may perform and/or participate in additional activities/events which help them build a strong network within the Hanson community and with fellow interns.

Internships may require travel to suppliers, customers, or other Hanson locations.

• Design development and preparation of construction documents (plans and material specifications), and the formulation of plan quantities and related cost estimates
• Collecting and assembling data for the preparation of engineering or environmental reports and studies
• Performing and/or reviewing calculations or reports such as those related to surveying, geotechnical testing, and pipe inspections
• Utilizing software such as AutoCAD and Civil3D, and discipline-specific applications related to surface drainage, culvert design, and pipe flow
• Conducting field investigations and/or survey assistance to gather site-specific data
• Documenting and/or observing construction operations
• Performing related duties such as writing memoranda, letters, or general reports; collecting and correlating engineering data; maintaining records; attending meetings; and operating technical equipment

The hourly range for this position is $21 - $26 per hour.

• Intern must be actively enrolled in an ABET-accredited civil engineering program.
• The ideal candidate will have successfully completed their junior year and be actively enrolled in a 4-year college or university, with coursework directly related to the position applied for.
• Those students who have completed more than 60 hours of coursework applicable toward their degree and have exceptional prior experience will be considered.
• Strong analytical skills
• AutoCAD/Civil3D; or GIS proficiencies
• Productive written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs

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• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award-winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.

Because our people set us apart. Hanson is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm providing a full range of engineering, scientific and allied services throughout the U.S. With an innovative spirit and a drive to continuously improve, our people go the extra mile to give our clients top-quality results. Those efforts have helped us maintain our status as one of the top firms in the engineering industry.

We’re large enough to take on exciting, challenging projects and small enough to know and inspire each other along the way.