Aviation Design Intern (Summer 2027)

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning global leader in architecture engineering and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders and as a certified Great Place to Work Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Overview
Join us for an internship experience that offers real-world project involvement within a supportive environment alongside ample opportunities for professional and personal growth. Thisinternship will be a full-time position working 40 hours a week. Your work will take place Monday-Friday during standard working hours (9am-5pm).
The Aviation Design Intern will work alongside the Woolpert aviation teams working on a variety of projects across the Aviation spectrum including projects in taxiways airports hangars runways and more. Work can include several disciplines across a variety of clients and project types.

This internship has a portion of work onsite/in-office. Woolpert does not provide housing or relocation for internships/co-ops.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do
Join us for an internship experience that offers real-world project involvement within a supportive environment alongside ample opportunities for professional and personal growth. At this time we are seeking Civil Engineering students for our Indianapolis IN office for the summer semester (May-August). This internship will be a full-time position working 40 hours a week. The Aviation Design Intern will work alongside the Woolpert aviation market working on planning design and construction projects as well as supporting our task leads. Work will be on projects for the FAA DOTs airports and partner consultants and include the following:

• 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.
• Ensure deliverables and Woolpert quality standards are met per the agreed scope schedule and budget.
• Collaborate routinely with Manager and Leadership to advise and address circumstances related to client satisfaction changes of scope risk management schedule and financial performance.
• 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.
• Gain real-world experience working on actual projects alongside licensed professionals that are experts in their fields.
• Assist on a variety of projects doing such things as calculations data analysis drawings/renderings cost estimates and preparing design plans.
• Work on software and systems such as AutoCAD Civil 3D Microsoft Office products and Bluebeam Revu.
• Work as a member of a team that coordinates with other internal teams and external subconsultants and clients.
• Go on multiple site visits and see construction projects we work on.
• Perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence.

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

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience.

Pay Range

$23 - $27 USD

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Required Experience:

Intern