Transportation Engineering Intern

2 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States Parsons Full time

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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is now hiring for our Transportation Engineering 2026 internship program, based out of our San Diego office 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:

  • Completing a variety of basic engineering support assignments
  • Providing project support on various transportation related projects
  • Preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches and/or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures
  • Compiling data and performing dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings
  • Carrying out assignments designed to help you develop a practical knowledge of civil engineering

What Required Skills & Qualifications You'll Bring:

  • Fundamental knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques
  • Must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree Civil or Structural engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university and have completed at least two year of studies
  • Should be at a Junior or Senior level in an Undergraduate Degree Program or enrolled in a Master's Degree program
  • Literate in PC software, a working knowledge of CAD, and other computer software used to complete design assignments
  • A standing GPA of 3.0 or higher

What Preferred Skills & Qualifications You'll Bring:

  • Prior related internship experience
  • Sufficient aptitude for learning basic transportation engineering systems design
  • Some experience with Autocad or Microstation training
  • Communication skills

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis 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 nextSalary Range: $ $38.27We 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 401KParsons 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

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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

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