Bridge Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Parsons; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Summer 2026 Bridge Engineering Internship with our Indianapolis team. You will expand your engineering skills under mentorship on major bridge and roadway projects, gaining exposure to design and analysis tasks.

The role requires coursework in transportation or structural engineering, a Civil/Structural degree, and strong communication. This internship offers hands-on experience with CAD (MicroStation), MS Office, and industry software in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Coursework in transportation or structural engineering.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple bridge/roadway projects concurrently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and CAD (MicroStation preferred) and knowledge of engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Determine creative and innovative methods for complex bridge engineering problems and select the most economical solution.
• Ensure designs comply with Federal, State, and local requirements and industry practices.
• Provide specifications, estimations, quantity calculations, technical reports, and detailed analyses.
• Review supplier drawing submittals and perform technical bid analyses.
• Prepare and issue specifications, data sheets, and construction documents.
• May be assigned to a project or team as a design engineer for mid-to-large scale projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Project multitasking

Industry standards knowledge

Civil/Structural engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field

Tools

MicroStation CAD

MS Office

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 our Summer 2026 Bridge Engineering Internship position with 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!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Determining creative and innovative methods and solutions for complex bridge engineering problems and select the most efficient and economical manner to achieve objectives
• Assuring that the designs are in accordance with approved Federal, State and local agency requirements as well as following accepted industry practices and procedures
• Providing specifications, estimations, quantity calculations, technical reports, and detailed engineering analyses
• Reviewing supplier drawing submittals and performing technical bid analyses
• Preparing and issuing specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents
• May be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a design engineer for intermediate to large scale projects

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Prior transportation or structural engineering coursework
• Bachelors and/or Masters degrees in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field
• Interest and ability to work on multiple bridge or roadway projects at once
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High knowledge level of MS Office tools, CAD proficiency (Microstation preferred), and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of industry standards and applicable engineering software

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• EIT
• Prior internship experience

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

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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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