Aviation Design Internship Summer 2026

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning global leader in architecture engineering and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders and as a certified Great Place to Work Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Woolpert Inc. is a cutting-edge national architecture engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending site and architectural design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications. Woolpert is certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place To Work. We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. Because of our growth we are seeking an experienced Aviation Design Intern in the Indianapolis IN area.

Join us for an internship experience that offers real-world project involvement within a supportive environment alongside ample opportunities for professional and personal growth. At this time we are seeking six Civil Design (or similar) in our Indianapolis IN office for the summer semester (May -August). This internship will be a full-time position working 40 hours a week. The Civil Design Intern will work alongside the Woolpert aviation market working on planning design and construction projects as well as supporting our task leads. Work will be on projects for the FAA DOTs airports and partner consultants and include the following :

What you will do :

• Collaborate and participate on multi-disciplinary teams of various skills and experience across all the project phases from programming planning grant administration conceptual / preliminary design detailed design construction.
• Ensure deliverables and Woolpert quality standards are met per the agreed scope schedule and budget.
• Collaborate routinely with Manager and Leadership to advise and address circumstances related to client satisfaction changes of scope risk management schedule and financial performance.
• Work as part of the Civil design team on a wide range of projects focused on airport infrastructure design aviation research and airport planning projects.
• Gain real-world experience working on actual projects alongside licensed professionals that are experts in their fields.
• Assist on a variety of projects doing such things as calculations data analysis drawings / renderings cost estimates and preparing design plans.
• Work on software and systems such as AutoCAD Civil 3D Microsoft Office products and Bluebeam Revu.
• Work as a member of a team that coordinates with other internal teams and external subconsultants and clients.
• Go on multiple site visits and see construction projects we work on.
• Perform tasks and solve problems with a high degree of independence.

What you will bring :

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We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

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As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.

Our vision : Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

To all agencies : Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms / employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via-email the internet or in any form and / or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert unless such search firms / employment agencies were engaged by Woolperts Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolperts applicant process is hired no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience.

Pay Range

$21 - $25 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here : is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit train compensate and promote regardless of race religion color national origin sex disability age veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website : and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting

To all agencies : Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms / employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email the internet or in any form and / or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert unless such search firms / employment agencies were engaged by Woolperts Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolperts applicant process is hired no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Intern

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 21 - 25