Road/Highway Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

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

California
R158144
Internship Program
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Job Description:

Parsons is now accepting applications for our Summer 2025 Highway Engineering Internship program supporting our Irvine (CA team! In this program, you will expand your engineering technical skills and knowledge with direct mentorship and collaboration within a world-class team of Infrastructure design experts!

As a top firm in the civil engineering space, you will gain invaluable experience and exposure to major area and regional projects. Imagine Next with Parsons & apply now -- intern classes fill up fast!

What You'll Be Doing:

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

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

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

  • Reviewing supplier drawing submittals and performing technical bid analyses

  • Preparing and issuing 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:

  • Prior transportation or structural engineering coursework

  • Bachelors and/or Masters degrees in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field

  • Interest and ability to work on multiple road and highway 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

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: 

$21.44 - $37.55

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 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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