Building Automation Systems (BAS) Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Health & welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Jacobs in Conshohocken, PA, seeks a motivated BAS Engineering Intern to join the Life Sciences team. The role supports commissioning of BAS systems for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare facilities, with exposure to HVAC, lighting, security, and energy management.

You will assist senior BAS and I&C engineers, prepare technical docs and project deliverables, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers. Hybrid work arrangement encouraged.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• GPA 3.0 or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Support senior BAS and I&C engineers in integration and control of building systems (HVAC, lighting, security, fire safety, energy management).
• Assist in preparing the technical documentation, system design reviews, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Contribute to project deliverables (AF&IDs, IO indexes, Sequence of Operations, Plans) and reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, and process engineers.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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

Jacobs is seeking a motivated BAS (Building Automation Systems) Engineering Intern to join our Life Sciences team in Conshohocken, PA. This internship will involve the design, subcontract package development, and on-site assistance for commissioning of BAS systems for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare facilities.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Key Responsibilities

The intern will support senior BAS and I&C (Instrumentation & Controls) engineers in the integration and control of various building systems including HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), lighting, security, fire safety, and energy management systems. Responsibilities include supporting the preparation of technical documentation, system design reviews, and helping ensure compliance with industry standards. The intern will also contribute to the preparation of project deliverables (AF&IDs, IO Indexes, Sequence of Operations, Plans, etc.) and reports and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, and process engineers.

Here's what you'll need

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future
• 3.0 GPA or higher

Ideally You’ll Also Have

• Previous internship experience in engineering or construction
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit Software
• HVAC/mechanical systems knowledge

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 $47,300.00 to $60,000.00; 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 07, 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 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.