Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Parsons•Pasadena, TX

1d•$22 - $38

About The Position

Parsons is now accepting applications for our Summer 2026 Civil Engineering Internship program supporting our Pasadena (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! What You'll Be Doing: You will perform a variety of basic engineering support assignments that require a fundamental knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques. Project support of various transportation related projects in the greater Los Angeles area You will utilize a CAD workstation to prepare engineering drawings consisting of basic arrangements, layouts, as-builts, etc., from rough sketches and/or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures. Will compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings Assignments are designed to help you develop a practical knowledge of the highway engineering discipline.

Requirements

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.
Candidates 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 is desirable, but not required.

Nice To Haves

Solid aptitude for learning basic transportation engineering systems design
Some experience with Autocad or Microstation training is preferred
Good verbal communication skills
Willingness to work in an office based environment 10 hours or more weekly

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of basic engineering support assignments that require a fundamental knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques.
Project support of various transportation related projects in the greater Los Angeles area
Utilize a CAD workstation to prepare engineering drawings consisting of basic arrangements, layouts, as-builts, etc., from rough sketches and/or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures.
Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings
Assignments are designed to help you develop a practical knowledge of the highway engineering discipline.