Intern - Bridge Engineer

Jacobs; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is offering an internship for a Student Bridge Engineer in Sharjah, UAE. This role provides hands-on experience in structural engineering, focusing on bridge projects. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gaining valuable insights and skills in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Health and social initiatives

Extended leave

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a civil or structural engineering degree with good academic standing.
• Knowledge of bridge/structural engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced engineers on bridge structures projects.
• Participate in team events and collaborate effectively.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Motivation

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering Degree

Tools

Midas

AutoDesk Structural Bridge Design

BIM

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Unlock your purpose

It’s one thing to dream up new solutions. At Jacobs, we also deliver them.

What drives you drives us as we work to build a better world – together. At Jacobs, every day is an opportunity to make the world better, more connected, more sustainable. We’re powered by more than 50,000 people across the globe who deliver innovative scientific, technical, professional, and program-management solutions for public and private clients around the world.

Join our 2025 Internship Program!

Internship positions at Jacobs provide college students an incredible opportunity to gain real-world experience in their specific area of study. Interns will work alongside world-class professionals in a fast-paced, professional setting which provides an invaluable learning experience.

The internship program is structured to accommodate the needs of our team members across offices in the Middle East. Where possible, teams will provide site visits, lunch and learns, and social events. The goal of the Jacobs Internship Program is to combine technical education with applicable work experience in the student’s career field. It also offers Jacobs the opportunity to evaluate students as potential full-time employees.

About The Opportunity: Intern Bridge Engineer – UAE National

Our Transportation group employs over 8,000 professionals supporting clients with innovative solutions to efficiently move people and goods worldwide. We focus on Aviation, Bridge, Highway, Ports & Maritime, Planning Services, Transit & Rail, and Tunnels.

Jacobs Dubai is renowned for technical consulting and project delivery excellence in Transport Infrastructure. We are seeking a Student Bridge Engineer eager for a challenge working in multidisciplinary teams on Highways and Bridges projects. This role involves building relationships and developing smart design solutions through innovation.

About You

At Jacobs, we value diversity and work-life balance, fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, and well-being. We support your professional growth through flexible work arrangements, extended leave, and health and social initiatives.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities

The primary function of this role is as a student engineer assisting experienced engineers on bridge structures projects in the APME region, with a focus on learning and growth. The role emphasizes learning as much as work, with a goal to retain the student as a potential full-time employee after graduation. The candidate should be mature, independent, and a strong team player, based in the Middle East for 6 months to 1 year, working under supervision of senior engineers.

The key priorities include but are not limited to:

• Strong interest in Structural and Bridge engineering design with long-term career aspirations.
• Basic understanding of design methods, calculations, drawings, and technical report writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively and participate in team events.

We believe in collaboration and in-person interactions, supported by our hybrid work policy allowing a mix of office and remote work.

Job Requirements/Qualifications/Experiences

The minimum qualifications include:

• Enrolled in a civil or structural engineering degree with good academic standing. Awareness of professional development and interest in becoming Chartered is a plus.
• Knowledge of bridge/structural engineering software such as Midas, AutoDesk Structural Bridge Design.
• Knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modelling).
• Membership in a relevant engineering institution (e.g., ICE) is advantageous.
• Prior related work experience (part-time or summer jobs) is a plus.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Effective teamwork skills.
• Motivation and commitment to learn.
• Personal planning and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written.