Electrical Engineering Intern (Energy/Power) - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Energy and Power Solutions team. You will support engineering calculations, construction drawings, and specifications for energy and power projects.

You’ll be mentored by Professional Engineers, develop concept-level plans, and advance from basic design tasks to more complex work within a collaborative, hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates are enrolled in ABET accredited programs and GPA 3.0+.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree program.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Ideal candidates will have a degree concentration in Power Distribution or Energy.
• GPA 3.0+.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering calculations, construction drawings, and specifications for energy and power projects.
• Provide system design calculations and related design services with coordination across trades.
• Own completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of assigned work and progress from basic to more complex projects.
• Collaborate with a technical team under the guidance of senior staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

GPA 3.0+

Power Distribution or Energy concentration

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. We’re seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Energy and Power Solutions team in Atlanta, GA.

As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide.

During your internship, you will be mentored by Professional Engineers while you engage with our clients, evaluate their energy needs, and develop concept-level plans and solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to use your theoretical knowledge and apply it to solving today’s challenges. We offer and deliver a true "end-to-end" life-cycle service from exploration, development, operation, and repowering/retirement. Your primary responsibilities will focus on supporting engineering calculations, construction drawings, and specifications for energy and power projects. You’ll be responsible for providing system design calculations and other related design services including coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural and engineering) under the guidance of more senior technical staff. You’ll also take ownership of the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team.

To be successful in this position you will need excellent analytical, conceptual, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

Here’s what you'll need

• Currently enrolled in an ABET accredited Electrical Engineering Degree Program
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

Ideally you will also have

• A degree concentration on Power Distribution or Energy
• previous applicable internship experience and supportive coursework
• 3.0+ GPA

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 $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. Job posted on September 24, 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.