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Aviation Intern - Summer 2026

Dowl

The Role

Overview

Assist with civil/transportation engineering tasks for aviation projects

Key Responsibilities

  • construction inspection
  • autocad drafting
  • engineering calculations
  • materials testing
  • bid estimating
  • survey support

Tasks

-Perform construction inspection of roadway and aviation projects. -Conduct periodic site visits to construction sites to monitor quality and progress of the work. -Perform materials testing in support of our lab technicians. -Establish and document existing conditions at project sites through research and site visits. -Assist survey crews. -Coordinate with government agencies, client staff, and other professionals to obtain design information and approvals. -Prepare and route project related correspondence and record keeping. -Perform manual and/or AutoCAD drafting. -Perform engineering calculations in support of civil engineering design projects. -Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities from plans and specifications. Estimate construction costs. -Assist with writing and editing construction specifications.

Requirements

  • driver's license
  • communication
  • microsoft office
  • autocad
  • problem solving
  • prioritization

What You Bring

-Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes -Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to clients, co-workers, and the public. -Should be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project software. -AutoCAD knowledge and experience is highly desirable. -Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables. -Ability to prioritize special projects and daily workload to ensure that all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.

The Company

About Dowl

-The company offers integrated solutions across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and water resources. -Deep expertise in managing complex projects from initial planning through to design and implementation. -Provides services to both public and private sectors with a strong track record of successful outcomes. -Notable projects include large-scale transportation systems, critical utilities infrastructure, and urban development. -The team is known for its collaborative approach, ensuring each project is tailored to client needs. -Diverse portfolio spans various markets, making them a key partner in shaping the future of infrastructure and energy projects.

Sector Specialisms

Planning

Surveying

Civil

Transportation

Bridge

Construction Support

Environmental Services

Structural Engineering

Water Resources

Geotechnical Engineering

Drainage and River Systems

Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling

Floodplain Modeling and Permitting

Bridge and Culvert Hydraulic Design

Scour Mitigation Design

Hydraulic Structure Design

Stream Restoration and Bank Stabilization

Fish Passage Design

Coastal Engineering

Stormwater Management and Pollution Prevention

Erosion Control

Dam Safety

Water Resource Planning and Development

Wastewater Treatment

Water Transmission and Distribution Systems

Utility Rate Studies