Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Parsons•Lorton, VA

2d•$23 - $40

About The Position

Ready to advance your education and have the opportunity to work on large scale engineering projects? Parsons is now accepting applications for an Engineering Intern who has great attention to detail and ready join a rapidly growing team, enhancing the fabric of our community. Parsons extensive experience in this field, combined with your willingness to work hard will propel your career and opportunities forward. We need our interns to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environments that have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills We’re not limited to the status quo, how about you? We are always looking for better ways to do things— big things, little things, anything, and everything. We always ask the question, “How can we improve this?” and we are always looking for like-minded people to join our team. Status Quo and good enough are words that we don’t use. We push each other, guide each other and help each other to make everything we do better. We’re passionate about developing cutting-edge, creative solutions, and fostering a highly sought-out place of employment for many of the brightest minds in the industry. Our clients and employees are the number one reason why we’re successful, and that formula won’t be changing! Come join us in helping solve the nations most complex problems! We are seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers to support the mission assurance assessment teams and global threat reduction missions. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university and have completed at least two years of study (at internship onset)
Major GPA greater than 3.0
Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work a full-time (40 hr/week) for the duration of the internship
Willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, which requires proof of U.S. citizenship (internship requires clearance eligibility only)
Experience working in international environments on engineering enhancement or construction missions
Literate in Microsoft Office Suite, a working knowledge of engineering software (such as SolidWorks, CAD), and other computer software used to complete design assignments
Experience working with a diverse team comprised of US and multi-national members
Ability to support multiple projects/missions concurrently and effectively including assessment, design, client deliverables, communications, financials