Traffic Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Parsons Commercial Technology Group • Boston, MA

80d • $21 - $38

About The Position

Ready to advance your education and have the opportunity to work on large-scale engineering and Intelligent Transportation projects? Parsons is now accepting applications for an Engineering intern student who has great attention to detail and is ready to join a rapidly growing team. We are looking for May through August 2026 availability. We have internship opportunities based out of Parsons' Schaumburg, Chicago, New Jersey, or Boston office locations. Parsons's 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, and enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environments that have exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills. In this role, under the direction of a degreed engineer, you will perform a variety of engineering support assignments requiring a fundamental knowledge of technology, design standards, practices, and techniques. Assignments are designed to develop a practical knowledge of equipment, facilities, and systems, and their interrelationships within a particular engineering discipline.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university and have completed typically 1+ year of studies in a major Engineering discipline (e.g., Civil, Electrical, Computer Science, etc.). Relevant coursework required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to support tasks in multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Assists with a variety of engineering and technology tasks related to Intelligent Transportation Systems, Smart Cities, and Systems Integration.
• Review and document project requirements.
• Assist in tracking requirements and tasks using software tools such as Jira.
• Assist in keeping tasks on schedule.
• Develop plans, test procedures, and user manuals.
• Expected to conduct unit testing and acceptance testing.
• Required to be onsite periodically to collect client requirements and feedback.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with the project team.

Benefits

• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees