Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 (FED/ARL)

Jacobs; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Arlington, VA is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to support our Federal Mid-Atlantic Civil Team. You will work with professional engineers and designers on civil site layout, grading, and utility design, addressing water, resiliency, and disaster recovery challenges for US government projects, including the US Army Corps of Engineers.

The ideal candidate is self-driven with strong organization and communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in ABET-accredited program pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and AutoCAD.
• United States Citizenship is required; applicants with CPT, visa-related work authorization or permanent residency statuses are not able to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams on critical civil engineering projects.
• Gain exposure to civil site layout, grading, and utility design.
• Contribute to water, resiliency, and disaster recovery projects in the Federal team.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

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

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. As a Civil Engineering Intern with our Federal Mid-Atlantic Civil Team in Arlington, VA you will too!

You’ll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We’ll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table. You’ll work alongside professional engineers and designers in our Federal team to gain exposure and experience in civil site layout, grading, and utility design, as well as address our country’s water, resiliency, and disaster recovery challenges. Such projects include, but are not limited to, infrastructure and site development for US government agencies, such as the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Our ideal candidate is self-driven with an internal desire to perform at a high level in a team environment and produce high-quality work products. To be successful in this internship you must possess excellent organization and communication skills (both written and verbal) to work efficiently with both internal and external stakeholders.

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

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accdredited program seeking a degree in Civil Engineering
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and AutoCAD
• United States Citizenship is required, applicants with CPT, other visa related work authorization or permanent residency statuses are not able to be considered

Ideally, you’ll also have

• 3.0 GPA
• At least 3 years of college coursework completed
• A previous civil engineering internship with a design/engineering company

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 $65,000.00; 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 02, 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.