Civil Engineering Intern - Roadway & Drainage - Summer 2024

We harness the power of innovation so that you can change the world and help our customers solve their most complex challenges

Virginia
R145034
Internship Program
Additional posting locations:
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

If you find exploring new ideas in a workgroup to be exciting and challenging in a good way, you’ll be inspired in our environment. We believe that pursuing new concepts is a great way to move forward, so we want to hear a variety of thoughts from our team. We value people who enjoy the give-and-take involved in exploring new possibilities. We appreciate people who have original thoughts and feel comfortable sharing them. If you value a culture that encourages the pursuit of new ideas, join our team.

We offer mentoring, training, education reimbursement, a bonus for your first PE license, great benefits and competitive salaries!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • You will be engaged in engineering drainage and irrigation designs, hydraulic systems modeling, and drainage calculations, and have the opportunity to be mentored and trained by more experienced engineers.

  • You will review construction details, as well as erosion control drawings.

  • You will perform quantity calculations and produce/check engineering analytical data and related information to assure the design and any technical reports are accurate.

  • Work will include horizontal & vertical alignment design, roadway 3D modeling, estimating, quantity calculations, technical reports, plan details, and detailed engineering analyses.

  • Other duties may include pavement design, traffic engineering, signing and lighting. Candidate will interface with CAD designers, other engineers and clients.  

  • The successful candidate will gain great experience in transportation engineering not only in Virginia but across the nation. 

  • Completes a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes, utilizing CAE/CAD as applicable.

  • Prepares standard engineering computations, material quality takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.

  • Prepares detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.

  • Reviews small and portions of larger supplier drawing submittals and assists in performing technical bid analyses.

  • Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.

  • Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.

  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Be currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering curriculum (or related) from an accredited university

  • Prior internship experience is a plus

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Knowledge of MS Office Tools, CAD proficiency (MicroStation preferred), and Drainage software (StormCAD, PondPak, HEC-RAS, etc.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$20.63 - $36.11

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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