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Parsons is seeking motivated engineering students with an interest in bridge structures for our Summer 2027 internship program. In this role, you will gain exposure to the production of drawings and calculations for the design of highway and rail bridge structures. The position is located downtown Chicago, close to public transportation and the Metra commuter rail stations.
Applicants should include transcripts, a brief cover letter outlining your main areas of interest within civil engineering, and what skills and experiences you hope to gain through summer employment.
What You'll Be Doing
Use CAD to prepare engineering plans, sections and details starting from sketches and other general design information.
Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings.
Become familiar with various standards and codes. Apply codes to check compliance of designs with applicable criteria.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
Must be enrolled in an Civil Engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university and have completed 3+ year of studies with an emphasis in Structural Engineering
Must have completed courses such as structural analysis, steel or concrete design, geotechnical engineering, etc.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
Enrolled or plan to enroll in graduate studies in the field of Structural Engineering at an accredited college or university
Proficient in CAD software such as MicroStation or AutoCAD
Working knowledge of structural analysis software
Previous internship experience in bridge design, roadway design, or construction inspection
Experience with AASHTO LRFD or AREMA codes
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—APPLY TODAY!
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