Airport Planning Intern at Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. – Saint Paul, Minnesota

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.
Position Title: Airport Planning Intern

Location: St. Paul MN

Position Type: Part time
Description:

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.

You belong at SEHSEH is currenting searching for a Airport Planning Intern to join our talented Airports team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

• "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst
• "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician
• "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst
• "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer
• "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

Overview

Join us as an Airport Planning Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting a variety of airport planning and development projects. In this role, you will work closely with an experienced Project Manager and other team members to assist in planning, design, technical analysis, and reporting. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to real-world airport projects, both in the office and occasionally onsite, while developing valuable skills in aviation planning and project delivery.

What You Will Do

• Shadow and support the Project Manager on active airport planning projects.
• Assist with AutoCAD drafting and layout tasks.
• Contribute to technical writing, including planning reports and document preparation.
• Conduct technical research on aviation standards, airspace considerations, airport layout requirements, and related topics.
• Spend time on construction sites to observe project progress and gain field experience.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Support data collection, analysis, and preparation of presentations or planning exhibits.
• Assist with organizing project documentation, schedules, and deliverables.
• This opportunity is open to candidate residing in the following areas: St Paul, MN

Essential Qualifications

• Actively pursuing an aviation-related, civil engineering, or planning degree
• Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, site visits, or client consultations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Zero (0) to three (3) years of experience in the Civil Engineering or Aviation field, including internships or co-ops.
• Previous experience or training with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
• Prior exposure to engineering, construction, aviation operations, or airport planning.

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $21 and $24 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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