Roadway Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Parsons•Boston, MA

About The Position

Parsons is hiring a Roadway Engineering Intern for its Summer 2027 internship program in Boston, as part of the Critical Infrastructure team. The intern will receive direct mentorship and collaborate with infrastructure design experts while developing engineering skills and gaining experience with major area and regional projects. The role may be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a design engineer on intermediate- to large-scale projects.

Requirements

Enrolled in a bachelor's and/or master's degree program in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related field.
Prior transportation or structural engineering coursework.
Interest and ability to work on multiple road and highway 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) qualification.
Prior internship experience.

Responsibilities

Develop creative and innovative methods and solutions for complex road or highway engineering problems, selecting efficient and economical approaches.
Ensure designs comply with 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.