Civil Engineering Intern (Aviation) - Summer 2026

The Opportunity

RS&H is seeking a Summer 2026 Aviation Engineering Intern for the Infrastructure Business Unit in our Gahanna, OH (Greater Columbus Area) office.

RS&H is passionate about aviation! We choose to design and manage a wide variety of civil projects at airports throughout the . 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

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