Civil Engineering Intern (Aviation) - Summer 2026 at RS AND H INC

Plymouth, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Civil Engineering, Communication, Analysis, Documentation, AutoCAD, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Engineering Design, Construction Administration, Data Collection, Field Inspection, Project Management, Technical Standards, Grading, Drainage, Pavement Geometry

Industry

Design

Description

The Opportunity RS&H is seeking a Summer 2026 Aviation Engineering Intern for the Infrastructure Business Unit in our Plymouth, MI (Greater Detroit Area) office. RS&H is passionate about aviation! We choose to design and manage a wide variety of civil projects at airports throughout the U.S. and abroad. Our projects reach hundreds of millions of dollars in construction value for clients who are equally passionate about aviation. Our projects literally impact the travel patterns of the entire world! We are looking for an Aviation Civil Engineering Intern with the desire to work on our aviation projects and grow professionally with our rapidly growing firm. Our Associates focus on innovative design and technical excellence with a passion for completing projects on time, within budget, and to our client's complete satisfaction. RS&H fosters valued service and rewards our staff who are creative, organized, self-motivated, and collegial. The Aviation Engineering Intern will collaborate with and be mentored by airfield engineers. The selected candidate may assist in the design and construction of runways, taxiways, terminals, Federal Aviation Administration Navigation Aids (FAA NAVAIDs), airport lighting systems, and a variety of airport support facilities. The selected candidate will work on a wide range of airport projects that combine innovative airside and landside design with a strong knowledge of technical standards to exceed client expectations and provide cost-effective solutions. Additionally, the successful applicant will gain experience in long-term airport planning, detailed engineering design, and construction administration. Engineering design elements may include grading, drainage, pavement geometry, and construction phasing. This will serve as a great opportunity to obtain hands-on experience and a better understanding of airport design and the aviation industry. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment, plus have excellent communication, analysis, and documentation skills. If you are ready to make an impact, we welcome you! Responsibilities: Perform routine calculations requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles Prepare and revise plan documents details Calculate & review quantities Collect and prepare data for evaluation Perform engineering with the use of computer-assisted engineering software and equipment Support field inspection assignments Provide support to engineering and project management associates Qualifications: Current student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering at an ABET-accredited university Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously Strong work ethic aligning with the company’s mission and core values Preferred Qualifications: 2.5 GPA or above AutoCAD experience Specific interest in airports and the aviation industry Interest in working on aviation projects #LI-JW1 #WayUp The Team Joining our Aviation team means an opportunity to explore your potential and apply your diverse skills to serve the large and small airports of the aviation industry as a trusted advisor. You can do this in a collaborative and team-oriented environment among other driven professionals. Service areas include airfields, buildings, facility planning, environmental planning, and environmental stewardship & resiliency. Join RS&H to define and master challenges, advance professionally, and build strong and lasting relationships. The Company RS&H provides fully integrated architecture, engineering, and consulting services to help clients realize their most complex facility and infrastructure projects for land, air, and space. We are committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity, and innovation. With a tradition of excellence that began in 1941, we are consistently ranked among the nation’s top design firms. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, quality service, business success and valuing associates. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Responsibilities

The Aviation Engineering Intern will assist in the design and construction of various airport projects, including runways and terminals. The role involves performing calculations, preparing plan documents, and supporting field inspections.