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Parsons is seeking motivated Civil Engineering (Transportation) Interns to join our Seattle transportation teams Summer 2026. In this role, you will contribute to large-scale engineering projects and gain practical experience in areas such as highway and roadway design, bridge structures, transportation planning, traffic simulations, signal design, critical infrastructure, drainage, and traffic control during construction.
What You'll will be doing:
- Prepare construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Assist with the geometric design of highways and roadways, including horizontal and vertical alignments, cross sections, superelevation diagrams, gore details, vertical clearance calculations, and grading plans.
- Perform material quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and field surveys as required.
- Use design software and CAE/CAD applications to develop and implement project designs.
- Provide technical guidance and input to CAD drafters, designers, and other engineers working on the project team.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support project delivery.
What Qualifications You'll Bring:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in civil engineering or related field
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Prior transportation or infrastructure engineering internship experience preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Eager to learn, self-motivated, and flexible
- Excellent organizational and management skills
- Working knowledge of CAD software, such as AutoCAD and Microstation is a plus
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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