Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Transportation Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
Assist in transportation design, docs, and estimates for highways/roads.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves developing construction documents, assisting with geometric highway design, performing material quantity takeoffs, and using CAD/CAE tools to bring project designs to life. Interns will also collaborate with designers, drafters, and engineers, providing technical guidance and supporting various project tasks. • Create construction documents such as drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. • Assist in geometric design of highways, including horizontal/vertical alignment, cross‑sections, super‑elevations, and grading plans. • Perform material quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and field surveys. • Apply CAD/CAE software to develop and refine project designs. • Provide technical guidance to CAD designers, drafters, and engineering team members. • Collaborate with project stakeholders to support additional engineering tasks as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸construction docs
- ▸geometric design
- ▸quantity takeoff
- ▸cad/cae
- ▸technical guidance
- ▸stakeholder collaboration
What You Bring
Parsons is hiring a Transportation Engineering Intern for its Centreville, VA team, starting summer 2026. The intern will work with world‑class transportation professionals on major regional and large‑scale engineering projects, gaining hands‑on experience in transportation infrastructure. Candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s program in civil engineering or a related field with at least a 3.0 GPA. Strong oral and written communication, teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills are required, and familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD or MicroStation is a plus. • Enrolled in a civil engineering (or related) bachelor’s or master’s program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities. • Exhibit self‑motivation, flexibility, and excellent organizational skills. • Possess working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD tools (preferred).
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸3.0 gpa
- ▸autocad
- ▸microstation
- ▸communication
- ▸leadership
Benefits
The position is part of Parsons’ Critical Infrastructure team, which has over 80 years of experience designing and delivering projects that enhance community mobility, economic growth, and resiliency. Salary ranges from $21.88 to $38.27 per hour, and the company offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan and a focus on employee wellbeing. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer that invests in employee growth, offering endless career development opportunities. Founded in 1944, the corporation delivers digitally enabled solutions for defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets worldwide.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time