Civil Engineering Intern (Water Resources / Transportation Drainage) - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern (Water Resources / Transportation Drainage) to join our Transportation team in Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas for Summer 2027, gaining hands-on experience on large-scale transportation projects.

You will assist engineers with hydrologic, hydraulic and drainage analyses, CAD drawings and estimates, and learn industry-standard software while developing skills for a future full-time role.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• GPA 3.0 or higher required.
• Rising junior status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support hydrologic, hydraulic, and drainage analyses for transportation projects.
• Assist in preparing contract drainage drawings, specifications, and estimates.
• Learn and apply industry-standard software under supervision.
• Collaborate with project engineers and managers to deliver design solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering

GPA 3.0

Rising Junior status

Tools

CAD software

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 (Water Resources / Transportation Drainage) to join our Transportation team in Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas in Summer 2027, working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients' challenges locally and worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience in large-scale transportation projects throughout Texas and apply your academic knowledge to real-world transportation drainage challenges. You will assist our team in solving a range of problems and learn about industry-standard procedures and software. You'll work alongside experienced Engineers and Project Managers, gaining valuable insights into the field of transportation engineering. This internship provides a hands-on learning experience directly related to responsibilities that transfer to skills needed in a future full-time position

Your Responsibilities May Include

• Work in a team environment with other project engineers on the detailed hydrologic, hydraulic, and drainage analysis and design of urban and rural transportation related projects.
• Perform routine aspects of engineering requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles under close supervision.
• Provide support in the preparation of contract drainage drawings, specifications, and estimates
• Performs other duties assigned by the Drainage Group Leader and other team members.

Here’s what you’ll need

• In pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Word, and Excel.

Ideally, You Will Also Have

• 3.0 GPA
• Must be at least a rising Junior
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Coursework and/or in transportation, hydrology and hydraulics, and CAD software is preferred
• Strong analytical and organizational skill.
• 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.

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.