About the role#
Ardurra is hiring an Aviation Planner Intern for the summer of 2027. This full-time position is based in Columbia, South Carolina. You will support engineering assignments that contribute to the planning, design, and construction of airport infrastructure. This internship provides exposure to real-world engineering work, builds technical skills, and helps you explore a career in the aviation engineering industry.
What you'll do#
- Assist with preparing plan details, outlines, and design components for airport infrastructure projects.
- Support the preparation of technical specifications and provide information for project documentation.
- Research design options and present findings to project managers or engineers.
- Review design drawings and contribute to quality control efforts.
- Prepare sections of technical memoranda and assist with project reports.
- Perform material quantity take-offs and contact vendors for budgetary quotes.
- Assist in the development of construction cost estimates for aviation projects.
- Support project managers by monitoring workload, identifying scope changes, and managing documentation.
- Perform field tests, measurements, and data collection to support design and construction.
- Assist with construction inspection and provide on-site project representation.
- Prepare daily field reports and contribute to construction oversight.
- Coordinate project-related communication and assist with client interactions under supervision.
- Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary team members.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Bluebeam, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid work ethic.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as a team member and independently.
- Exposure to AutoCAD or Civil 3D is preferred.
- Interest in airport design, aviation infrastructure, FAA standards, or transportation engineering is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship located on-site in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Work is generally conducted in a standard office setting with occasional field work.
- This role involves minimal to moderate physical activity, including handling items weighing up to 20 pounds.
About Ardurra
Ardurra provides civil engineering and project management services to public and private clients. The firm operates across multiple sectors including water, transportation, aviation, and disaster management. Based in Miami, Florida, the company maintains a workforce of over 1,500 employees. It functions as a privately held organization.
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