Drainage Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Summer 2026 Drainage Engineering Internship Program

Parsons is now accepting applications for our Summer 2026 Drainage Engineering Internship Program supporting our Indianapolis team! In this program, you will expand your engineering technical skills and knowledge with direct mentorship and collaboration within a world-class team of Infrastructure design experts!

As a top firm in the civil engineering space, you will gain invaluable experience and exposure to major area and regional projects. Imagine Next with Parsons & apply now -- intern classes fill up fast!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Be engaged in engineering drainage and irrigation designs, hydraulic systems modeling, and drainage calculations, and have the opportunity to be mentored and trained by more experienced engineers.
• Review construction details, as well as erosion control drawings.
• Perform quantity calculations and produce/check engineering analytical data and related information to assure the design and any technical reports are accurate.
• Work will include horizontal & vertical alignment design, roadway 3D modeling, estimating, quantity calculations, technical reports, plan details, and detailed engineering analyses.
• Complete a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes, utilizing CAE/CAD as applicable.
• Prepare standard engineering computations, material quality takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.
• Prepare detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.
• Review small and portions of larger supplier drawing submittals and assists in performing technical bid analyses.
• Prepare and issue specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
• Provide input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Skills & Qualifications You'll Bring:

• Currently enrolled in a Civil or Structural Engineering curriculum (or related) from an accredited university.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Prior related internship experience is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office Tools.
• CAD proficiency (MicroStation preferred), and Drainage software familiarity (StormCAD, PondPak, HEC-RAS, etc.)
• Prior transportation/infrastructure coursework preferred.

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!