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Traffic Engineering Intern

CompanyParsons Corporation
LocationSan Diego
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
This role supports traffic engineering studies, including volume forecasting and capacity analysis, utilizing tools and training gained from studies or prior internships. The intern will also use a CAD workstation to prepare engineering drawings such as basic arrangements, layouts, and as-builts from sketches and design information.
Internship Type
part time
Salary Range
$23 - $40
Company Size
19904
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. #WeAreParsons Disclaimer: Parsons is aware of recruitment scams where individuals posing as Parsons representatives offer fraudulent job opportunities to steal personal information or solicit money. To avoid these scams, remember that Parsons will never ask for money or sensitive personal details, and all legitimate job openings are listed on https://jobs.parsons.com/; report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement or security@parsons.com.
About the Role
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

 

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 looking for an amazingly talented Traffic Engineering Intern to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

  • This role  will focus on supporting traffic engineering studies, to include activities such as volume forecasting and capacity analysis, utilizing tools and training gained either in studies or via prior internship training.

  • This role will support clients such as Caltrans in California and primarily other regional city and county clients as well.

  • Will utilize analysis  software such as Synchro and Vissim.

  • You will utilize a CAD workstation to prepare engineering drawings consisting of basic arrangements, layouts, as-builts, etc., from rough sketches and/or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures. 

  • Will compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Incumbent must be enrolled in an Engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university have completed typically 1+ year of studies in a major Engineering discipline (e.g., Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.


 

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!

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/.

Key Skills
Traffic Engineering StudiesVolume ForecastingCapacity AnalysisSynchroVissimCADEngineering DrawingsData CompilationDimensional CalculationsRoutine Calculations
Categories
EngineeringTransportationConstructionScience & Research
Benefits
401k