Summer Aviation Experience (Internship) - Summer 2027

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About Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. is a great place to work in the civil engineering / aviation consulting space! We are a group of enthusiastic,

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Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. is a great place to work in the civil engineering / aviation consulting space! We are a group of enthusiastic, creative and collaborative self-starters who go above and beyond to exceed customer expectations. Our team supports clients ranging from large hub commercial airports to general aviation facilities.

We expect this to be a dynamic program which will give you an introduction to the aviation industry and a sample of our airport projects – from start to finish! You will be exposed to airport planning, civil, design, CAD, construction administration, project management, and field representative duties. The program will include various elements such as classroom training and hands-on learning activities, guest speakers, teambuilding events, and visits to airports and project sites.

Eight-week program for late May through early August 2027; no work the week of July 4th
Lodging provided!
Gain exposure to the world of aviation – visit various airports and meet the people who work there!
Aviation fun – introduction to ground school and opportunity to fly in a Delta plane!
Gain experience: review plans, create exhibits, prepare construction estimates, prepare for bidding, visit an active construction site, participate in construction administration, and help with project closeout
Develop consulting skills – bridge the gap between complex engineering concepts and real-world business solutions through relationship development and communication
Cultivate relationships and explore career paths
Mentorship program

Student studying Civil Engineering in an ABET-accredited civil engineering program
AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience would be great, but is not required
It would be great if you have aviation exposure / experience, but they are not required
It would be great if you have internship/co-op experience, but it is not required
May be required to obtain a security badge and complete specific airfield safety and driver training prior to visiting the client’s project site. We will coordinate this if needed during the program.

Passion for airports and aviation
Desire to travel, design and construct airports, learn and try new things
Eager to learn and try new things
Interest in civil site design and construction / land development
Interest in exposure to all facets of consulting engineering
A curious knowledge seeker – You want to continually learn and stay abreast of the latest and greatest in your industry

Interns are paid an hourly rate which we anticipate will be $23.00 for 2027.

Additionally, we will arrange for lodging in the Richmond, VA area for the duration of the program, and provide reimbursement of approved business expenses, including travel expenses (mileage / lodging when away from the office) and safety equipment needed for site visits.

We anticipate a scheduled unpaid program break from July 5^th – July 9^th. We will provide a travel/lodging reimbursement up to $500 which can be applied towards your travel home or elsewhere, or your hotel in Richmond if you choose to stay in town.

We would also be happy to help coordinate and cover the cost of a Discovery Flight at a local airport before the program gets underway!

Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. provides a competitive compensation package which includes but is not limited to the following:

Base salary (including health insurance)

Industry-leading employer retirement contributions with ownership component

Paid leave

Signing bonus

Relocation bonus

Program completion bonus

Field bonuses

Significant investments in professional development and education opportunities

Company paid life and disability insurance

Reimbursement of business expenses including travel

The base salary range for this cohort is anticipated to range from $82,000 to $85,000.

Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Anticipated start date of late May 2027.