Electrical CAD Intern

Jacobs; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Electrical CAD/Drafting Intern for our Corvallis, OR team. This CAD-focused role supports the design group by producing 2D drawings and documentation, with potential move to 3D modeling, in a real-world professional setting.

You must be enrolled in a CAD program and may work 10–30 hours weekly, with some hybrid/home days. This is not an engineering position, but a hands-on drafting internship designed for CAD students.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in secondary education with a CAD-focused degree path.
• CAD application understanding preferred in MS and AutoCAD but on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D drawings and documentation for projects.
• Learn and apply industry CAD tools on real projects.
• Support designers and engineers with drafting tasks.
• Opportunity to move toward 3D modeling with supervision.

Skills

CAD drafting

2D drafting

3D modeling

strong communication

time management

Education

Currently enrolled in CAD program

Tools

Micro Station

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

We're looking for an Electrical Designer for our Corvallis, OR Team. As an Electrical CAD/Drafting Intern to support our Electrical design team in our Corvallis, Oregon office. This role is specifically designed for students currently enrolled in a CAD, Drafting, or Design Technology program who are looking to gain hands‑on drafting experience while completing their education.

This is a CAD-focused role, not an engineering position. You will support designers and engineers by producing 2D drawings and documentation (with potential to move to 3D modeling), learning industry CAD tools, and working on real-world projects in a professional design environment. This internship is intended to provide practical experience for CAD students.

Here's what you'll need

• Must be currently enrolled in secondary education courses and working towards a degree in CAD
• CAD application understanding preferred in MS and ACAD but will help teach on the job.
• Must be willing to work in the Corvallis office a minimum of 10-30hours a week on average while finishing school. More hours are always welcome with some hybrid working at home.
• Must live within commutable distance from Corvallis office
• Authorization to work within the United States without Visa (ie. OPT, CPT, H1B, etc) sponsorship

Preferred

• CAD application understanding preferred in Micro Station and ACAD but will help teach our 3D modeling platforms on job.
• Focused and concise verbal and written communication
• Strong time management skills and experience
• Reliable, focused, and detail-oriented.
• Excels under pressure and can maintain a calm demeanor at all times

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 March 09, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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.