Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Civil Engineering Intern

Parsons is now hiring for a Civil Engineering Intern to join our DC office and work as a part of our amazing Transportation Group in our 2026 Internship Program!

Civil Engineering students nearing completion of undergraduate studies, or students currently enrolled in graduate studies are encouraged to apply. Students should have completed courses such as structural analysis, steel and concrete design, geotechnical engineering, etc. Applicants should include transcripts, a brief cover letter outlining your main areas of interest within civil engineering, and what skills and experiences you hope to gain through summer employment.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compile data and perform design and quantity calculations required for the preparation of drawings.
• Become familiar with various standards and codes including AASHTO. Apply codes to check compliance of designs with applicable criteria.
• Use MicroStation to prepare engineering plans, sections and details starting from sketches and other general design information.
• Travel to constructions sites.

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 what's next! Salary Range: $21.88 - $38.27

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! 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!