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Graphic Design Intern – Civil Engineering / Aviation

CompanyTrilon Group
LocationCharlotte
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in designing and formatting proposal materials (RFQ/RFP/SOQ), create visual assets for marketing collateral, and support social media content creation for platforms like LinkedIn. This role involves applying brand guidelines and producing professional graphics for both print and digital channels.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
113
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Infrastructure is the backbone of the communities where we live, work, and play. Done well, infrastructure changes lives for the better – promoting opportunity, equity, sustainability, and safety. Trilon is bringing together a family of the nation’s best infrastructure consulting firms. We invest in talent, technology, and targeted M&A to ensure we are the firm of choice for our clients and our people to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions. Trilon helps our communities plan, design, and deliver critical infrastructure more quickly, affordably, and impactfully.
About the Role

Graphic Design Intern – Civil Engineering / Aviation

Department: Marketing

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Charlotte, NC



Description

Talbert, Bright & Ellington, Inc. (TBE) is a full-service, professional aviation engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction for airports in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina for over 28 years, TBE employs more than 90 professionals.

TBE is seeking a motivated Graphic Design Intern to join our Marketing & Branding team at a growing civil engineering firm specializing in aviation projects. This role provides hands-on experience creating visual content for proposals, marketing campaigns, events, and digital platforms. The intern will help translate creative briefs into engaging and professional materials that support business development, recruiting, and brand visibility within the aviation and engineering industries.


Key Responsibilities

  • Proposal Support: Assist in designing and formatting RFQ/RFP and SOQ materials, ensuring professional layouts, production, graphics, and compliance with client requirements.
  • Marketing Collateral: Create visual assets for career fairs, trade shows, recruiting events, and other marketing initiatives.
  • Social Media Management: Support content creation and posting on LinkedIn and other approved platforms, helping to showcase projects, expertise, and company culture.
  • Brand Development: Apply brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all digital and print materials.
  • Design & Layout: Utilize typography, color, imagery, and layout principles to produce professional graphics for print and digital channels.
  • File Preparation: Prepare files for print or digital distribution, ensuring accuracy and quality.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, business development, and leadership teams to develop visual solutions that communicate ideas effectively.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Marketing, or related field
  • Portfolio demonstrating strong design skills (academic, personal, or professional work)
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat (Mac & PC)
  • Strong understanding of typography, color theory, composition, and layout
  • Experience preparing files for print and digital formats
  • Ability to adapt designs for multiple mediums and platforms

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
  • Basic understanding of marketing, branding, or social media best practices
  • Experience with content creation for blogs, emails, or digital campaigns
  • Interest in aviation or engineering industry marketing
  • Familiarity with event planning, trade shows, or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
  • Understanding of web development (HTML, CSS, CMS platforms) to support website updates and digital content
  • Possess creativity, strong communication skills, and an eagerness to learn, with attention to detail being crucial
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, accept constructive feedback, manage time effectively, and work under deadlines


What We Offer

  • Hands-on experience designing proposals, marketing materials, and digital content for aviation-focused civil engineering projects
  • Exposure to professional workflows and brand standards in a technical industry
  • Opportunities to build a portfolio of industry-relevant work
  • Collaboration and mentorship from experienced marketing and engineering professionals

Benefits (subject to eligibility)
  • Excellent compensation package
  • Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
  • 401(k) Plan and Match 
  • Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
  • Mentorship Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Competitive health and dental insurance premiums 
  • Variety of voluntary benefit options 
  • Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
  • Company-furnished life insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • and More
Key Skills
Graphic DesignVisual CommunicationProposal SupportMarketing CollateralSocial Media ManagementBrand DevelopmentDesign And LayoutFile PreparationAdobe Creative SuiteIllustratorPhotoshopInDesignAcrobatTypographyColor TheoryComposition
Categories
Art & DesignEngineeringMarketingConstructionCreative & Media
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental Insurance401k Plan And MatchTuition ReimbursementShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityCompany-Furnished Life InsuranceEmployee Assistant ProgramFlexible Spending Account