Intern (Aviation Sector), Washington DC Job in Washington, District Of Columbia US
Intern (Aviation Sector), Washington DC
Description Make a difference! INTERN, Washington, DC (Aviation Sector) Parsons is one of the world's largest transportation planning, engineering, and construction firms. We have an extensive portfolio of diverse transportation projects including rail and transit, road and highway, bridge and tunnel, and aviation infrastructure. Parsons expertise encompasses all phases of transportation engineering operations - from the initial planning stage through final design, construction, and commissioning. Parsons has the people and power to move the world. Need: Parsons is in need of an Intern for our Aviation Sector. The position overview is as follows: Under close supervision of a degreed professional, completes routine technical support assignments. Assignments are designed to develop a working knowledge of policies, practices, and procedures related to field of study. This is a developmental position for college interns who are pursuing a technical (non-engineering) field of study. The candidate should demonstrate an keen interest or some educational background in the application and understanding of sustainability and transportation in service to a sustainable society. The specific responsibilities for the job are as follows: May perform any or all of the following types of assignments in the office or at a field site: Participates in field activities and special studies. Makes observations, collect samples, performs routine tests, and maintains documentation. Prepares required field and office reports of various activities and findings. Researches and gathers statistics and related data for periodic and/or special one-time reports. Reviews, verifies, and formats this information into reports for use within and outside the unit. Such reports may be in spreadsheet or graphical formats, or narrative-style word documents. Prepares accompanying correspondence and distributes reports as directed. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. May perform other responsibilities within different divisions as appropriate. Qualifications Requirements: - Incumbent must be enrolled in technical curriculum at an accredited college or university and completed at least one year of study. - Familiarity with tasks, techniques, and PC software packages typically associated with field of study. â?? Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world. We provide career growth and development and a competitive compensation package. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/W/D/V. Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering, construction, technical, and management services firm with revenues of $2.7 billion in 2011, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver design/design-build, program/construction management, professional services, and innovative alternative delivery solutions to private industrial customers worldwide as well as to federal, regional, and local government agencies. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, environmental, and defense/security. Currently, more than 11,000 Parsons employees are engaged in more than 4,500 projects in 50 states and 26 countries. These dedicated workers speak 89 languages collectively, and hold more than 10,300 college degrees and professional registrations. Parsons employees continue to go anywhere in the world, meet every technical and management challenge, and persevere until the job is done.