Structural Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Location: US - IL, Chicago

Remote Type: Office

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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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 seeking motivated engineering students with an interest in bridge structures for our Summer 2026 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: $21.88 - $38.27

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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