Structural Engineering Intern at Parsons in Doha, Qatar

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Job Description:

Structural Engineering Intern

Qatar

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Structural Engineering Intern to join our team! In this role, you will support Engineers and Designers in delivering coordinated designs and/or site supervision activities on multidisciplinary projects, gaining exposure to real-world engineering workflows, tools, standards, and construction practices.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting Engineers with 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.
• 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 Engineering (e.g., Civil, Structural) at an accredited institution in Qatar.
• Fundamental understanding of core engineering principles relevant to your discipline.
• Basic proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD similar) for 2D drafting and drawing updates.
• Interest in structural design work.
• 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, willingness to follow standards and procedures, and 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., Midas Civil, SAP2000, STAAD, ETABS, Revit, or similar) through coursework or projects.
• 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.

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