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Civil Engineering Intern

Mead & Hunt · meadhunt.com
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Civil engineering internship.

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Details

Found
17 d ago · posted 2026-09-15
Location
Portland, Maine
Pay (as listed)
$18–$25 an hour

Full description

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. This intern will be responsible for assisting engineers, technicians, and construction managers with civil engineering projects in the following areas: • 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. 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 up to 50% 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 or construction management 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 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 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. Hourly Rate Range: $18.00 - $25.00 – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location. 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. #LI-LB1

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