Traffic Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

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Job Description :

Ready to advance your education and have the opportunity to work on large-scale engineering and Intelligent Transportation projects? Parsons is now accepting applications for an Engineering intern student who has great attention to detail and is ready to join a rapidly growing team. We are looking for May through August 2026 availability. We have internship opportunities based out of Parsons' Schaumburg, Chicago, New Jersey, or Boston office locations.

Parsons's extensive experience in this field, combined with your willingness to work hard will propel your career and opportunities forward. We need our interns to be versatile, and enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environments that have exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

In this role, under the direction of a degreed engineer, you will perform a variety of engineering support assignments requiring a fundamental knowledge of technology, design standards, practices, and techniques. Assignments are designed to develop a practical knowledge of equipment, facilities, and systems, and their interrelationships within a particular engineering discipline.

Responsibilities :

Assists with a variety of engineering and technology tasks related to Intelligent Transportation Systems, Smart Cities, and Systems Integration.

Review and document project requirements

Assist in tracking requirements and tasks using software tools such as Jira

Assist in keeping tasks on schedule

Develop plans, test procedures, and user manuals

Expected to conduct unit testing and acceptance testing

Required to be onsite periodically to collect client requirements and feedback.

Work effectively and collaboratively with the project team.

Qualifications :

Must be enrolled in an engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university and have completed typically 1+ year of studies in a major Engineering discipline (e.g., Civil, Electrical, Computer Science, etc.). Relevant coursework required

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills to support tasks in multiple projects

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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About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber / converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority / Female / Disabled / Protected Veteran / LGBTQ+.

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