Road/Bridge Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

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Ohio
Office
R172580
Internship Program
Additional posting locations:
US - OH, Akron
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Bridge or Road Intern to join our Akron or Cincinnati Transportation Teams Summer 2026! In this role you will be provided the opportunity to expand in your skills and knowledge of bridge or highway engineering alongside excellent mentors on major projects in the State of Indiana!

 

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Determine creative and innovative methods and solutions for complex road or bridge engineering problems and select the most efficient and economical manner to achieve objectives

  • Assure that the designs are in accordance with approved Federal, State and local agency requirements as well as following accepted industry practices and procedures

  • Provide specifications, estimations, quantity calculations, technical reports, and detailed engineering analyses

  • Review supplier drawing submittals and perform technical bid analyses

  • Prepare and issue specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents

  • May be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a design engineer for intermediate to large scale projects

 

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • 0-3 years of bridge or road design

  • Engineering experience on road or bridge projects, including design-build and other alternative delivery projects

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelors and/or Masters program in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field

  • Have the interest and ability to work on multiple bridge or roadway projects at once

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • High knowledge level of MS Office tools, CAD proficiency (Microstation preferred), and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of industry standards and applicable engineering software

 
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • EIT

  • Prior internship experience

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in 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 what's next!

Salary Range: $21.88 - $38.27

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!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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!

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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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