Construction Inspection Intern - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Construction Inspection Intern to support quality control on road and bridge projects. You will learn to review contract documents, read plans, and prepare inspection reports while on-site.

This internship covers earthwork, drainage, paving, safety, and more, with day or night options and room to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a 2 or 4 year degree program.
• Ability to read contract documents and construction plans.
• Valid Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record.
• Math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Train to perform quality control for road/bridge construction and related site work.
• Review contract documents and construction plans and prepare inspection reports.
• Inspect Contractor means and methods for road/bridge components on-site.

Skills

Math/Computer skills

Valid Driver's License

Reading contract documents

Schedule flexibility

Education

Enrollment in a 2 year or 4 year degree program

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 construction on roads, we workevery dayto make the world better for everyone. If you want to join a company invested in you, your success and the global community, join us as a Construction Inspection Intern in New Jersey.

You’ll be trained to perform quality control for the construction and rehabilitation of roads and/or bridges, general site work, maintenance and protection of traffic, drainage, earthwork, paving, concrete work, reinforcement steel placement, utility relocation work, coordination and safety in northern/central New Jersey. You’ll also be trained to review contract documents and construction plans and prepare inspection reports documenting the inspection of the on-site inspection of the Contractor’s Means and Methods of constructing components of road/bridge construction projects.

Grow your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, flourish, and succeed.

Here’s what you’ll need

• High School Diploma
• Able to work either days or nights, as required by the project assignment
• Ability to read contract documents and construction plans
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record
• Math/computer skills

Ideally you will also have

• Enrollment in a 2 year or 4 year degree program
• 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 $45,000.00 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 15, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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.