Mechanical Engineering Intern Summer 2026

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Parsons Corporation

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Columbia, Maryland

In Person

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Responsibilities

The intern will perform basic to moderately difficult engineering projects, focusing on formalizing sketches and notes into working drawings. Responsibilities include assisting engineers with technical tasks, preparing documentation, and participating in quality assurance processes.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing an engineering curriculum with at least one year of studies completed in a major engineering discipline. You possess PC literacy and a working knowledge of CAD and other relevant computer software for design assignments.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CAD

PC literacy

Job Description

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:

Under direction of a degreed engineer, performs a variety of basic to moderately-difficult engineering projects that require a fundamental knowledge of design/drafting standards, practices, and techniques. The incumbent at this level typically takes engineering notes, specifications, rough sketches, etc., and formalizes them into working drawings. Assignments are designed to develop a practical knowledge of equipment, facilities, and systems, and their interrelationships within a particular engineering discipline.

Specific Responsibilities

- Assisting engineers with technical tasks, troubleshooting, and problem-solving
- Working with cross-functional teams, including other engineers, designers, and stakeholders, to achieve project goals.
- Preparing technical documentation, reports, and manuals.
- Assisting with project support tasks, including scheduling, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Conducting research to support engineering projects and staying updated on industry trends and technologies.
- Participating in quality assurance processes, including inspections and audits.


- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Skills and Competencies

- Requirements include PC literacy
- Working knowledge of CAD
- Working knowledge of other computer software used to complete design assignments
- Literate in PC software, a working knowledge of CAD, and other computer software used to complete design assignments.


Education and Typical Experience

- 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.).
- 0+ years Typical Experience

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.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 requires a Fit for Duty exam as part of the job requirements. Successful completion of this exam(s) will be required post offer acceptance, prior to you being able to continue in the hiring process and onboarding.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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Parsons Corporation

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.
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