Bridge and Structural Intern

Parsons Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K benefits

Job summary

Parsons is seeking motivated Civil Engineering students for its Summer 2027 Bridge Engineering Internship in the Seattle office. You will contribute to the production of drawings and calculations for highway and rail bridge designs, gaining hands-on experience with real projects.

You'll use CAD tools to prepare plans, sections, and details from sketches, and you will learn applicable codes and standards to ensure designs meet criteria.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Civil Engineering program.
• Familiar with CAD software and structural analysis concepts.
• Courses in structural analysis, steel or concrete design, geotechnical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD to prepare engineering plans, sections and details starting from sketches and other general design information.
• Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings.
• Become familiar with various standards and codes; apply codes to check compliance of designs with applicable criteria.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Civil Engineering student

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

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 seeking motivated engineering students for our Summer 2027 Bridge Engineering Internship position for our Seattle office. In this role, you will gain exposure to the production of drawings and calculations for the design of highway and rail bridge structures.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Use CAD to prepare engineering plans, sections and details starting from sketches and other general design information.

• Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings.

• Become familiar with various standards and codes. Apply codes to check compliance of designs with applicable criteria.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Must be enrolled in a Civil Engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Proficient in CAD software such as MicroStation or AutoCAD

• Working knowledge of structural analysis software

• Completed courses such as structural analysis, steel or concrete design, geotechnical engineering, etc.

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: $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!

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—

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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