Bridge Engineering Intern (Dublin)

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Jacobs invites energetic penultimate-year students to join our Summer Internship Programme. Over eight weeks, you’ll work across our Transportation and Structural Solutions teams in Ireland or the UK, applying classroom skills to real projects.

You’ll receive mentorship from programme champions and leaders, and you'll build a strong professional network through collaboration with interns from various disciplines.

Qualifications

• On track to complete a degree in MEng Civil Engineering; MEng Civil & Structural Engineering; MEng Civil & Environmental Engineering in 2028.

Responsibilities

• Support the team delivering on bridge and structural projects, including analysis and reports.

Skills

Self-starter

Enthusiasm

Curiosity

Empathy

Communication

Education

MEng Civil Engineering

MEng Civil & Structural Engineering

MEng Civil & Environmental Engineering

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

Are you ready to launch your career? Our Summer Internship Programme offers you the chance to gain real-world experience in your chosen discipline.

For approximately eight weeks in the summer, you’ll work in one of our hub office locations across the UK or Ireland. Here, you’ll collaborate with world-class professionals in a dynamic environment, applying the skills you’ve honed in the classroom to real business challenges.

In this fast-paced, professional setting, you’ll gain invaluable experience that will set you apart in your future career. Throughout the programme, you’ll receive personalised guidance from mentors, people leaders and Programme Champions. They’re all here to help you make the most of your experience.

You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues and fellow interns from different disciplines, broadening your professional network and gaining insights from across the business.

Our goal is to ensure that your time with Jacobs leaves you with a positive, impactful learning experience.

About the opportunity

Our Transportation business in Europe currently comprises 1500+ staff spread across 23+ offices, delivering more connected, sustainable solutions for our Ireland, UK, European and international clients across Aviation, Highways, Rail and adjacency markets.

Our Structural Solutions Capability is part of our wider Transportation business, we take pride in delivering technically complex schemes across Ireland, the UK and internationally. Our large and diverse team has earned an enviable reputation within the consultancy sector through portfolio of high-profile projects with clients that include High Speed 2, National Highways, Network Rail, Welsh Government, National Contractors and Local Authorities.

You will work to support the team, transforming how we deliver through the implementation of new technologies and lean, digital processes, to increase efficiency and add value for our clients. You’ll be joining a team who are responsible for project delivery on a range of bridge and structural related projects, delivering on tasks such as structural analysis, feasibility studies, tender designs, detailed designs and the production of contract documents and technical reports.

Here's what you'll need

• On track to complete a degree in MEng Civil Engineering; MEng Civil & Structural Engineering; MEng Civil & Environmental Engineering in 2028.
• A flexible and innovative self-starter who’s passionate about developing new skills.
• Enthusiasm and curiosity to apply your skills to solve real-world problems.
• Empathy and listening skills to help you truly understand our clients’ requirements.
• A well-rounded individual - have you worked in a bar? Been captain of a sports team or volunteered for a charity? Tell us - we’re looking for people with interesting stories and experiences!
• You must be available to join the 8-week programme starting 28th June 2027 – 20th August 2027.
• You must have the full right to work in Ireland.
• You need to be a penultimate year student, finishing your degree in 2028.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs .

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here .

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https://www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .