Roadway Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Parsons; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Parsons in Fort Lauderdale invites applications for our Highway Engineering Internship program. You will expand your engineering skills with direct mentorship and collaboration within a world-class team of Infrastructure design experts.

You will work on road and highway projects, learn to prepare specifications, data sheets and analyses, and gain hands-on experience under the guidance of senior engineers. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Civil or Structural Engineering programs and possess

Qualifications

• Prior transportation or structural engineering coursework.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field.
• Interest and ability to work on multiple road and highway projects at once.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High knowledge of MS Office, CAD proficiency (Microstation preferred), and knowledge of engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Determining creative methods for complex highway engineering problems and selecting the most efficient approach.
• Ensuring designs comply with Federal, State and local agency requirements and industry practices.
• Providing specifications, estimations, quantity calculations, technical reports, and analyses.
• Reviewing supplier drawings and performing technical bid analyses.
• Preparing and issuing specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
• Possibly assigned to a project or team as a design engineer for mid to large scale projects.

Skills

Transportation coursework

Multi-project capacity

Oral & written communication

Engineering software knowledge

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree (in progress)

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 Highway Engineering Internship program supporting our Fort Lauderdale 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!

What You'll Be Doing

• Determining creative and innovative methods and solutions for complex road or highway 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
• Currently enrolled in pursuit of a Bachelors and/or Masters degrees in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field
• Interest and ability to work on multiple road and highway 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

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.