Roadway Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Job Description:

Parsons is now accepting applications for Roadway Engineering Interns in our Columbia, SC office for Summer 2027! This internship offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your technical skills and knowledge through hands-on experience, direct mentorship, and collaboration with a world-class team of infrastructure design experts.

As a leading firm in the civil engineering industry, Parsons provides exposure to major area and regional projects, giving you invaluable experience to help shape your career. Don’t miss your chance to join this dynamic program—apply now, as intern classes fill up fast!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Developing creative and innovative solutions for complex roadway and civil engineering challenges, selecting the most efficient and economical methods to achieve project objectives.
• Ensuring designs comply with Federal, State, and local agency requirements, as well as industry standards and best practices.
• Preparing specifications, cost estimates, quantity calculations, technical reports, and detailed engineering analyses.
• Reviewing supplier drawing submittals and performing technical bid analyses.
• Assisting in the preparation and issuance of specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
• Contributing to intermediate to large-scale projects as part of a project team or as a design engineer.

What Required Qualifications You'll Bring:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Civil Engineering or a related field, with at least two years of coursework completed.
• Prior coursework in transportation, roadway, or structural engineering.
• Strong interest and ability to work on multiple road and highway projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and fundamental knowledge of CAD software (MicroStation and Geopak or ORD preferred).
• Familiarity with industry standards and applicable engineering software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

What Preferred Qualifications You'll Bring:

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Prior internship experience in civil or roadway engineering.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None