Civil Engineering Intern (Roadway) - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,104,000 - 85,411,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern (Roadway) to join our Transportation team in Houston, TX for Summer 2027, contributing to highway/roadway design and CAD-based project documents.

The role involves assisting in design calculations, preparing reports, and learning local to federal design standards while exploring 3D design software; a hybrid work setup is available in the broader Jacobs program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Interest in Transportation Engineering.
• Interest in roadway geometry.
• Interest in 3D design software.

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

Transportation engineering

Roadway geometry

3D design software

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ORD

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 Civil Engineering Intern (Roadway) to join our Transportation team in Houston, TX in Summer 2027, working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients' challenges locally and worldwide.

Your Responsibilities May Include

• 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

Here’s what you'll need

• In pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• Interest in Transportation Engineering
• Interest in roadway geometry
• Interest in 3d design software’s
• Must be at least a rising Junior
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office program

Ideally, You Will Have

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or ORD
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management within Jacobs
• Self-driven time management and organizational skills
• A previous internship related to your field of study
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

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 $40,000.00 to $62,000.00; 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.

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.