Civil Engineering Intern

Overview

Qatar

Civil Engineering Intern

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting Engineers with civil design layouts, basic calculations, and engineering drawings.
• Helping prepare engineering deliverables, including plans, sections, diagrams, and simple reports under supervision.
• Using CAD and other engineering software (as directed) to assist in preparing design documents and figures.
• Supporting site supervision teams with inspections, site walkdowns, and basic monitoring of work progress under guidance.
• Assisting in reviewing contractor submissions, as-built information, and site records.
• Collecting, organizing, and reviewing project data such as surveys, as-built records, site photos, vendor information, and technical specifications.
• Updating drawings and documents based on redlines and markups from senior staff.
• Supporting coordination between different disciplines by updating design and/or site information and tracking changes.
• Assisting with technical documentation, presentations, and meeting materials, and following up on action items.
• Learning and applying relevant standards, codes, and Parsons procedures as guided by senior staff.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering at an accredited institution in Qatar.
• Fundamental understanding of core civil engineering principles.
• Basic proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD or similar) for 2D drafting and drawing updates.
• Interest in both design work and construction projects, including on-site activities and supervision tasks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings (plans, sections, and details).
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow engineering standards and procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and eagerness to learn.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Exposure to discipline-specific software (e.g., Civil 3D, Revit, STAAD, ETAP, or similar) through coursework or projects.
• Familiarity with construction/site practices or prior exposure to site work.
• Familiarity with basic design workflows and documentation practices from academic or prior internship experience.
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat for viewing and marking up drawings and documents.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines, with a proactive attitude and strong interest in a career in engineering and consulting.
• Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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