Aviation Design Internship - Summer 2026

Woolpert

The Role

Overview

Full-time summer civil design internship focusing on aviation infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • autocad
  • data analysis
  • cost estimates
  • design plans
  • site visits
  • deliverables

Tasks

-Work on software and systems such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office products, and Bluebeam Revu. -Ensure deliverables and Woolpert quality standards are met per the agreed scope, schedule, and budget. -Assist on a variety of projects doing such things as calculations, data analysis, drawings/renderings, cost estimates, and preparing design plans. -Perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence. -Work as a member of a team that coordinates with other internal teams and external subconsultants and clients. -Collaborate routinely with Manager and Leadership to advise and address circumstances related to client satisfaction, changes of scope, risk management, schedule, and financial performance. -Go on multiple site visits and see construction projects we work on. -Work as part of the Civil design team on a wide range of projects focused on airport infrastructure design, aviation research, and airport planning projects. -Collaborate and participate on multi-disciplinary teams of various skills and experience across all the project phases from programming, planning, grant administration, conceptual/preliminary design, detailed design, construction.

Requirements

  • civil engineering
  • geospatial
  • aviation
  • communication
  • teamwork
  • student

What You Bring

-Strong written and verbal communication skills -Pursuing a Civil Engineering, Geospatial, or Aviation-related degree, with an interest in aviation related infrastructure or geospatial data -Exceptional multitasking and time management skills -Ability to function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment -Be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university, preferably with at least sophomore status

Benefits

-Gain real-world experience working on actual projects alongside licensed professionals that are experts in their fields.

The Company

About Woolpert

-With a focus on innovation, the company provides comprehensive solutions for a wide range of industries, including aerospace, energy, and government. -Specializing in geospatial technology, the company uses cutting-edge tools and methods to deliver data-driven solutions that drive projects forward. -Their portfolio includes large-scale projects such as airport expansions, energy infrastructure, and sustainable urban developments. -The company has a deep understanding of both public and private sector needs, tailoring its approach to deliver precise, actionable insights for each client. -Known for its commitment to delivering high-quality results, the company is frequently called upon for complex and large-scale infrastructure projects. -One standout feature is its ability to integrate multiple service areas—geospatial, architecture, engineering, and environmental—into seamless, all-encompassing solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Land Survey

Construction Survey

Geospatial Advisory

Laser Scanning

Modelling

BIM

Engineering

Architecture

Strategic Consulting

Marine Survey

Terrestrial Survey

Bathymetric Lidar

Acoustic Hydrographic Services

Asset Lifecycle Management

Permitting Programs

Water Technologies

Sustainable Design

Transportation

Energy

Government

Heavy Industry

Resources Sector

Property Development

UAV Survey

Geospatial Application Development

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship will be provided; applicants must have existing work authorization.