What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Intern position at Mead & Hunt?
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 expansive growth, we have a position available for a limited-term, full-time civil engineering intern to work in the construction field on airport projects based in Rapid City, SD starting in May/June 2027 and ending in August/September 2027.
This intern will be responsible for assisting engineers, technicians, and surveyors with civil engineering projects in the following areas:
- 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.
A valid driver’s license, the ability to pass background checks to gain access to airport sites, and frequent travel to construction project sites 75%-100% of the time will be required.
Successful candidates must have completed at least two semesters of college-level coursework in civil engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited college or university by date of hire.
The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all the following:
- 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
If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers.
Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.