Architecture Intern - Summer 2027 (FED/DFW)

Jacobs; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Architecture Intern to join our Federal Buildings team in Fort Worth or Dallas, TX. You’ll collaborate with in‑house architects and engineers on architectural graphics, hand sketches and digital formatting while helping design concepts become functional.

Qualifications include a NAAB‑accredited architecture degree program, at least three years of coursework by May 2027, and United States citizenship. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an NAAB‑accredited program.
• Completion of at least 3 years of collegiate coursework as of May 2027.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp.
• United States Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with in‑house architects and engineers on architectural graphics, hand sketches, and digital formatting projects.
• Assist in development programs and ensure design concepts are functional and well-documented.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Education

NAAB‑accredited architecture program

Three years of collegiate coursework by May 2027

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

We are searching for an Architecture Intern to join our Federal Buildings team in either Fort Worth or Dallas, TX

Our Architecture team doesn't just design buildings, we plan, design and deliver public environments that support central and local government missions and serve communities today and into the future. We push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable.

Supporting our team you will collaborate across disciplines, integrating building, place and digital infrastructure solutions, and empowering our clients to create spaces that support current public missions while adapting to future needs, balancing accessibility, security and sustainability while offering long‑term value. You will be working in a collaborative atmosphere with in‑house architects and engineers on architectural graphic, hand sketch, and digital formatting projects and ensure design concepts are functional. During your time with us, you will also have the opportunity to engage in development programs that are designed to broaden your knowledge & sharpen your skills.

You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your career. Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small, global, and local.

Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow.

Here’s what you’ll need

• In pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited program
• Completion of at least 3 years of collegiate coursework as of May 2027
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketchup
• United States Citizenship

Ideally, you’ll also have

• 3.0 GPA
• Previous internship experience with an Engineering, Consulting or Government Agency
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Sketchup program

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $50,000.00 to $70,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 12, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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 our 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.