Roadway Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Location: US - SC, Columbia, US - Remote (Any Location)

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

 

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

Parsons is now accepting applications for Roadway Engineering Interns in our Columbia, SC office for Summer 2027! This internship offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your technical skills and knowledge through hands-on experience, direct mentorship, and collaboration with a world-class team of infrastructure design experts.

 

As a leading firm in the civil engineering industry, Parsons provides exposure to major area and regional projects, giving you invaluable experience to help shape your career. Don’t miss your chance to join this dynamic program—apply now, as intern classes fill up fast!

 

What Youll Be Doing:

• Developing creative and innovative solutions for complex roadway and civil engineering challenges, selecting the most efficient and economical methods to achieve project objectives.
• Ensuring designs comply with Federal, State, and local agency requirements, as well as industry standards and best practices.
• Preparing specifications, cost estimates, quantity calculations, technical reports, and detailed engineering analyses.
• Reviewing supplier drawing submittals and performing technical bid analyses.
• Assisting in the preparation and issuance of specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
• Contributing to intermediate to large-scale projects as part of a project team or as a design engineer.

 

What Required Qualifications Youll Bring:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Civil Engineering or a related field, with at least two years of coursework completed.
• Prior coursework in transportation, roadway, or structural engineering.
• Strong interest and ability to work on multiple road and highway projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and fundamental knowledge of CAD software (MicroStation and Geopak or ORD preferred).
• Familiarity with industry standards and applicable engineering software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

 

What Preferred Qualifications Youll Bring:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Prior internship experience in civil or roadway engineering.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see whats next!

Salary Range: $22.93 - $40.14

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as 401K!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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