Civil Engineering Intern - Highways/ Roadways - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking Transportation/Civil Engineering Interns to work on large-scale infrastructure projects, including highway design. You will collaborate with Professional Engineers and Project Managers to develop bold solutions for everyday living.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Civil or Transportation Engineering and have knowledge of CADD/Design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred). The role offers a hybrid working policy with office/remote locations.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a degree seeking program in Civil or Transportation Engineering or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of and experience using CADD/Design software (preferably AutoCAD Civil 3D).

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic highway/roadway geometric design calculations
• Help prepare technical reports and design documentation
• Utilizing CADD to prepare various engineering drawings, layouts, and/or models to communicate project details in accordance with established standards and procedures
• Familiarize with local, state, and federal design standards and requirements

Skills

CADD/Design software

Education

Enrollment in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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

Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than building roads; we work every day to make the world better for everyone. If you want to join a company invested in you and your success, join us as a Transportation Engineering Intern.

We are looking for Transportation/ Civil Engineering Interns interested in working on exciting and engaging large-scale infrastructure projects including highway/roadway design and other transportation related projects. Project opportunities may include supporting the design of interstate highways and freeway interchanges. You’ll work with the best Professional Engineers and Project Managers in the business. We want you to be empowered to deliver the bold solutions for everyday living.

Your Responsibilities May Include

• Assistin basic highway/roadway geometric design calculations
• Help prepare technical reports and design documentation
• Utilizing CADD to prepare various engineering drawings, layouts, and/or models to communicate project detailsin accordance withestablished standards and procedures
• Familiarize with local, state, and federal design standards and requirements

Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Enrollment in a degree seeking program in Civil or Transportation Engineering or a closely related field
• Knowledge of and experience using CADD/Design software (preferably AutoCAD Civil 3D)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Previous experience design or transportation-related coursework

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 August 13, 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.

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