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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Drainage Engineering Intern to join our team! In this role you will get to design and analyze roadway drainage on top local and regional projects and learn from experts in the industry.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Be engaged in engineering drainage and irrigation designs, hydraulic systems modeling, and drainage calculations, and have the opportunity to be mentored and trained by more experienced engineers
- Review construction details, as well as erosion control drawings
- Perform quantity calculations and produce/check engineering analytical data and related information to assure the design and any technical reports are accurate
- Work will include horizontal & vertical alignment design, roadway 3D modeling, estimating, quantity calculations, technical reports, plan details, and detailed engineering analyses
- Complete a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes, utilizing CAE/CAD as applicable
- Prepare standard engineering computations, material quality takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs
- Prepare detailed requisitions for equipment and materials
- Review small and portions of larger supplier drawing submittals and assists in performing technical bid analyses
- Prepare and issue specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents
- Provide input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project
- Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Skills & Qualifications You'll Bring:
- Currently enrolled in a Civil or Structural Engineering curriculum (or related) from an accredited university
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Prior related internship experience is preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of MS Office Tools
- CAD proficiency (MicroStation or ORD preferred), and Drainage software familiarity (Geopak Drainage, ORD, StormCAD, PondPak, HEC-RAS, etc.)
- Prior transportation/infrastructure coursework preferred
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis 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 - $40.14We 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!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.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—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a Civil or Structural Engineering curriculum, or related program, at an accredited university
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
- CAD proficiency, preferably MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer
- Familiarity with drainage software such as GEOPAK Drainage, OpenRoads Designer, StormCAD, PondPack, or HEC-RAS
- Prior related internship experience
- Prior transportation or infrastructure coursework
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
