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Civil Engineering Aviation Intern Jobs in Chicago Ridge, IL

WHO YOU ARE * You're studying civil engineering . Whether a pre-engineering freshman/sophomore or more advanced in your curriculum, you're passionate about what you're learning and boast a GPA of 3.0 ...

Be our next Civil Engineer, Aviation Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a part ... Degree in Civil Engineering with 2+ years of related airport design experience * EIT or PE

Civil Engineer, Aviation

Chicago, IL · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Be our next Civil Engineer, Aviation Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a part ... Degree in Civil Engineering with 2+ years of related airport design experience * EIT or PE

STV is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Civil Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate-level candidates to work alongside our ...

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Civil Engineer Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$48K - $86K/yr

The Civil Engineer Intern will be responsible for design and planning related activities associated ... Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering degree program with an emphasis in ...

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How much do civil engineering aviation intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for civil engineering aviation intern in Chicago Ridge, IL is $20.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.16 and $22.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Civil Engineering Intern - Airport Construction

Chicago, IL • On-site

Mead & Hunt
Civil Engineering Construction • 1 - 5K employees

$18 - $25/hr

Full-time, Internship

Posted 10 days ago


Mead & Hunt rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job 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 full-time, limited-term civil engineering intern to perform construction inspection services on airport projects. This position will be based at our office in Chicago, IL and involves frequent travel to various construction project sites throughout the states of IL, WI, MI, and IN. The anticipated internship period is expected to begin May/June 2027 and end by 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 approximately 50%-80% 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, mechanical engineering, enterprise systems, construction management or other 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.
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.
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