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 perform construction inspection on construction sites for aviation projects based in the greater Madison, WI area and other project sites located within the state of WI 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 aviation 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 approximately 95-100% of the time (may also include overnight stays) will be required.
Successful candidates must have completed at least two semesters of college-level coursework in civil engineering, hydrology, geotechnical, municipal, environmental engineering, 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.
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