Electrical Engineer Intern - Aviation

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Aviation Electrical Engineering Intern for the Airfields Service Group in our Atlanta, GA office for Summer 2027.

The Aviation Electrical Engineering Intern will be mentored by and collaborate with airfield engineers on our team based in Atlanta, GA. The selected candidate will assist in the design and construction of runways, taxiways, terminals, FAA NAVAIDs, airport lighting systems, and a variety of airport support facilities. Our intern 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. The successful applicant will gain experience in long-term airport planning, detailed engineering design, and construction administration. Engineering design elements will include grading, drainage, pavement geometry, and construction phasing. This is an amazing opportunity to obtain hands-on experience and a better understanding of airport design and the aviation industry. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform calculations requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles
• Prepare and revise engineering design drawings
• Collect, prepare, and analyze data
• Develop engineering plans with the use of computer-assisted engineering software, including AutoCAD
• Review construction shop drawings and develop construction solutions
• Observe construction in the field

Qualifications:            

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering at an ABET accredited university
• 3.0 GPA or above
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously
• Interest in working on aviation projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• AutoCAD experience
• Specific interest in airports and the aviation industry
• Desire to pursue a career in electrical engineering and/or airport engineering

RS&H provides interns an opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience in their specific field of interest.  Interns will work alongside top engineers and planners in a fast-paced, professional setting and will gain valuable experiences while applying educational knowledge and skills to a professional environment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

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The Team

Joining our Aviation team means an opportunity to explore your potential and apply your diverse skills to serve the large and small airports of the aviation industry as a trusted advisor.  You can do this in a collaborative and team-oriented environment among other driven professionals. Service areas include airfields, buildings, facility planning, environmental planning, and environmental stewardship & resiliency.  Join RS&H to define and master challenges, advance professionally, and build strong and lasting relationships.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.