Overview
Are you passionate about engineering and eager to improve your skills? Join our team as an Engineer-in-Training/Engineering Intern (EIT/EI). You will support the planning, design, and construction of airfield and landside infrastructure projects within Parkhill’s Aviation Sector. This role contributes to the development of critical airport facilities - including runways, taxiways, aprons, drainage systems, and support infrastructure - serving commercial and general aviation clients.
Working alongside experienced aviation engineers and project managers, you will help deliver safe, compliant, and innovative solutions while gaining hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle - from initial planning through design and construction. This position offers a clear path toward professional licensure and long-term career growth within Parkhill. This is a full-time position, paid bi-weekly on a salary basis.
Life at Parkhill
At Parkhill, Building Community is more than what we do. It’s how we work, grow, and make a difference together. We invest in our people so they can invest in one another and in the communities we call home.
Join a team where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work can have a lasting impact. From emerging professionals to experienced leaders, Parkhill offers opportunities to build a career with purpose.
Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest, with 16 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of aviation civil engineering projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, grading, drainage systems, access roads, hangars, fuel systems, and other airport infrastructure
- Assist in the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates
- Utilize design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and other engineering tools to develop project deliverables
- Participate in project coordination with internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies, including FAA coordination as applicable
- Contribute to construction phase services, including site visits, observation, and review of contractor submittals
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, timely, and compliant design solutions
- Apply applicable design standards and best practices; training in FAA standards and airfield design will be provided as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- EIT/EI certification required
- 2 years of experience in civil engineering
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Aviation experience preferred but not required
- Familiarity with FAA standards and advisory circulars is a plus
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Benefits and Perks
We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include:
- Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays.
- Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs.
- Competitive Benefits: Multiple health plan options, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, employer-paid basic life, employer paid short & long term disability, performance bonuses.
- Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness program, charitable giving match.