Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Civil Engineer Intern - Aviation

Transportation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Internship · Summer 2027Wilmington, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and remaining a full-time student throughout the internship.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
A valid driver's license.
Willingness to work in person at the Wilmington, North Carolina office.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers with the design and preparation of airfield plans, drawings, and technical documents for runways, taxiways, aprons, grading, drainage, and utilities.
Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other design tools to support project development.
Perform basic engineering calculations, including pavement geometry, grading, and stormwater flow estimates.
Shadow airfield inspections and construction observation, and collect data under supervision.
Assist in preparing engineering reports, design narratives, cost estimates, and quantity takeoffs.
Research FAA design standards, regulations, and airport planning requirements.
Organize project documentation, prepare exhibits, and contribute to project presentations.
Collaborate with engineers, planners, and project managers to meet project deadlines and maintain high-quality deliverables.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated interest in aviation, airports, or transportation engineering.
Experience with Civil 3D, GIS, Bluebeam, or other engineering tools.
Knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars and airport design standards.
Previous internship or project experience in civil engineering, transportation, or infrastructure.
Basic understanding of civil engineering concepts, especially site development, grading, drainage, or transportation.

Talbert, Bright & Ellington (TBE) is seeking highly motivated Civil Engineering Interns with a passion for aviation and infrastructure development. This internship provides hands-on experience working on airport planning, design, and construction projects. The intern will support engineering staff in technical design work, field observations, project research, and preparation of plans and reports for aviation-related projects.

Opportunities available in Wilmington, NC. Internships are available for Summer 2027.

To be eligible for the internship program, you must be a full-time student currently enrolled throughout the duration of the internship.

Assist engineers with the design and preparation of airfield plans, drawings, and technical documents (e.g., runways, taxiways, aprons, grading, drainage, utilities).
Utilize AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other design tools to support project development.
Conduct basic engineering calculations such as pavement geometry, grading, and stormwater flow estimates.
Shadowing airfield inspections, construction observation, and data collection under supervision.
Assist in preparing engineering reports, design narratives, cost estimates, and quantity takeoffs.
Perform research related to FAA design standards, regulations, and airport planning requirements.
Help organize project documentation, prepare exhibits, and contribute to project presentations.
Collaborate with engineers, planners, and project managers to meet project deadlines and maintain high-quality deliverables.

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to work in-person at the Wilmington NC office.

Preferred

Demonstrated interest in aviation, airports, or transportation engineering.
Experience with Civil 3D, GIS, Bluebeam, or other engineering tools.
Knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars and airport design standards.
Previous internship or project experience in civil engineering, transportation, or infrastructure.
Basic understanding of civil engineering concepts, especially site development, grading, drainage, or transportation.

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $200M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

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