Civil/Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a curious Civil/Structural Engineering Intern to join the Life Sciences Structural team in Cary, NC. You will assist in the design and analysis of structures for multi-building complexes and manufacturing facilities, under mentorship from Professional Engineers and designers.

You’ll perform calculations, learn to communicate structural requirements, and grow your engineering knowledge while contributing to high-quality project outcomes within a collaborative, hybrid work

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Structural/Civil Engineering with Structural Emphasis
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Excel and Word
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Assist in structural design calculations and evaluations for structures
• Support design team with analysis and modeling under mentorship
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers across disciplines

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's student in Structural/Civil Engineering with Structural Emphasis

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Excel

Word

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

We are looking for a curious and client-focused Civil/Structural Engineering Intern to join our Life Sciences Structural team in Cary, NC.

In this position you’ll be accountable for the schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with our client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. We'll rely on you to perform calculations and evaluations in the design of structures--everything from new, multi-building complexes and manufacturing facilities to structure renovations and restoration or rehab of industrial facilities. Working together, you'll help design structures to withstand environmental stresses and human pressures for a better tomorrow.

With mentorship and guidance from our Professional Engineers and technical experts, you will grow to become an integral member of the design team, counted on to assist in the performance of structural analysis and design for our projects. You will need strong communication and interpersonal skills as you work closely with Project Managers, Professional Engineers, and Designers across different disciplines. As part of this team, you will perform increasingly complex calculations and analysis as the structural design is developed, and learn to work with our Designers to get the structural requirements communicated on paper and in the model.

The ideal candidate will exhibit a high level of attention to detail and quality control, being committed to checking their own work and reaching out to peers and seniors for guidance when questions arise. Bring your desire to develop your engineering knowledge and professional judgment, and your exceptional organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, and pursue what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Current enrollment in a degree seeking program in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a Structural Emphasis from an accredited program
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Excel, & Word
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Ideally, you’ll also have

• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Enrollment in a master's in Structural Engineering at an accredited program
• Technical proficiency in programs such as RISA-3D, Matlab, STAAD, BlueBeam, finite analysis software, 3D structural analysis software

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 $58,000.00; 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 20, 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.