Aviation Engineering Intern

Ardurra is seeking an Aviation Engineering Intern to join our team in Blacksburg, VA, for the summer.

At Ardurra, we design more than projects—we design futures. As an Aviation Engineering Intern, you will support engineering assignments that contribute to the planning, design, and construction of airport infrastructure across the South Region.

This internship is designed to give you exposure to real-world engineering work, build your technical skills, and help you explore a future career in the water industry.

Primary Function

Under general supervision, you will perform tasks of limited scope that apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, gaining hands-on experience with aviation design, fieldwork, CAD tools, and airport planning. This internship offers exposure to real aviation projects, mentorship from experienced professionals, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in air transportation.

Primary Duties

Technical & Design Support

• Assist with preparing plan details, outlines, and design components for airport infrastructure projects.


• Support the preparation of technical specifications and provide information for incorporation into project documentation.


• Assist with researching design options and presenting findings to project managers or project engineers.


• Review design drawings within defined limits and contribute to quality control efforts.


• Prepare sections of technical memoranda and assist with project reports.

Estimating & Project Documentation

• Perform material quantity take-offs and contact vendors to obtain budgetary quotes for cost estimating.


• Assist in the development of construction cost estimates for aviation-related projects.


• Support project managers by monitoring workload, helping identify scope changes, and assisting with documentation needs.

Field Work & Construction Support

• Perform field tests, measurements, and data collection to support aviation design and construction.


• Assist with construction inspection and on-site project representation during active construction seasons.


• Prepare daily field reports and contribute to construction oversight tasks.

Project Coordination

• Assist with project-related communication and coordination, including client interactions under staff supervision.


• Provide miscellaneous project support tasks to help teams meet deadlines and client expectations.


• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary team members across aviation assignments.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.


• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and solid work ethic.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Teamoriented and selfmotivated, with the ability to work independently when needed.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Bluebeam.


• Exposure to AutoCAD or Civil 3D is preferred.


• Interest in airport design, aviation infrastructure, FAA standards, or transportation engineering is a plus.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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