Bridge Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Parsons•Boston, MA

About The Position

Parsons is accepting applications for a Summer 2027 Bridge Engineering Internship in Boston. The intern will develop engineering technical skills and knowledge through direct mentorship and collaboration with infrastructure design experts, gaining experience with major area and regional projects. The position is part of Parsons’ Critical Infrastructure team, which plans, designs, builds, and modernizes infrastructure in collaboration with company teams, partners, and customers. The team’s work supports economic growth, mobility, sustainability, resiliency, and quality of life.

Requirements

Prior transportation or structural engineering coursework.
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree program in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
Interest and ability to work on multiple transportation or bridge projects at once.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High knowledge level of MS Office tools.
CAD proficiency; MicroStation is preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of industry standards and applicable engineering software.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credential.
Prior internship experience.

Responsibilities

Determine creative and innovative solutions to complex road or highway engineering problems and select efficient, economical methods to achieve objectives.
Ensure designs meet approved Federal, State, and local agency requirements and accepted industry practices and procedures.
Prepare specifications, estimates, 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.
Work on a project or organizational team, or as a design engineer on intermediate- to large-scale projects.