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Aeronautics Engineering Internship Summer 2025

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Boston - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Summary

MassDOT interns have the chance to work with some of the most highly respected engineers and specialists in the state. Duties include going on site visits working on exciting and significant projects and delivering quality work that has a positive and lasting influence on transportation in the Commonwealth. The internship also provides an opportunity to network with professionals across the state.

The Engineering Internship Program typically runs 12 weeks from June through the end of August. Students must commit to a fulltime schedule for the internship period.

Duties and Responsibilities

Engineering interns will be assigned throughout the Aeronautics Division and may assist MassDOT engineers in the following areas:

  • Preparing and reviewing plans designs specifications and cost estimates for airport construction and/or maintenance projects.
  • Reviewing engineering pavement designs design reports and geotechnical reports for airport projects.
  • Reviewing environmental reports and planning studies related to airport projects
  • Conducting airspace reviews in accordance with Chapter 90 requirements.
  • Reviewing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advisory circulars and applying standards to engineering projects.
  • Performing calculations related to airfield geometry aircraft navigational aid siting and airport runway/taxiway lighting.
  • Analyzing change orders and supplemental agreements for design and construction projects.
  • Conducting field investigations in order to gather information needed to resolve construction maintenance environmental or traffic problems.
  • Reviewing construction estimates and payment requisitions.
  • Reviewing payment vouchers for correctness for engineering and construction projects.
  • Inputting data into the Aeronautics Division project management portal.
  • Inspecting construction operations such as drainage excavation paving lighting signage and pavement markings to ensure work is being performed according to project specifications.
  • Review engineering scopes of work and preform independent fee analysis.
  • Assisting in reviewing environmental compliance and permitting; including stormwater wetlands and wildlife.
  • Reviewing grant application and preparing submissions for grant funding assistance.
  • Assisting with engineering related drone flights and acting as a visual observer.
  • Preparing and analyzing data from drone flights to determine pavement condition index for airfield pavements and obstruction analysis for runway approaches.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and ArcGIS
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills.
  • Excellent verbal and analytical skills.
  • Interest in aviation and airports.

About MassDOT

The 4000 employees ofMassachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealths residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing implementing and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan design construct and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOTs inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found atmass/massdotcareers.

MassDOTs divisions include: Highway Registry of Motor Vehicles Aeronautics and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four 4 divisions.

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This requisition will remain open until filled; however first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women Black Indigenous and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may selfselect out of opportunities if they dont meet 100 of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.


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Intern

Employment Type

Full-Time

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