Roadway Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Parsons; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an amazingly talented Roadway Engineering Intern to join our team in Chicago. You will help prepare construction documents, assist with highway design, and support project delivery through quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and field surveys.

Collaborate with engineers and CAD drafters, utilizing CAD/CAE tools to develop project designs. This role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and strong organizational skills with room for growth.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Eager to learn, self-motivated, and flexible.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assist with geometric design of highways and roadways, including alignments, cross sections, superelevation diagrams, gore details, vertical clearance calculations, and grading plans.
• Perform material quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and field surveys as required.
• Use design software and CAE/CAD applications to develop and implement project designs.
• Provide technical guidance to CAD drafters, designers, and other engineers on the project team.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Motivation

Organizational Skills

Tools

CAD software

CAE software

Job description

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Roadway Engineering Intern to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assist with the geometric design of highways and roadways, including horizontal and vertical alignments, cross sections, superelevation diagrams, gore details, vertical clearance calculations, and grading plans.
• Perform material quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and field surveys as required.
• Use design software and CAE/CAD applications to develop and implement project designs.
• Provide technical guidance and input to CAD drafters, designers, and other engineers working on the project team.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support project delivery.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Eager to learn, self-motivated, and flexible
• Excellent organizational and management skills

Security Clearance Requirement

None

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-