Electrical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking Electrical Engineering Interns to join our Life Sciences North America team in various locations, including Cary, NC. You will work on projects spanning power systems, renewable energy, lighting, fire and life safety, and vertical transportation, under professional mentorship.

You’ll handle design tasks and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver accurate, timely results. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an Electrical Engineering bachelor’s program, proficient with

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Design tasks including power systems planning, renewable energy, distribution, lighting, and life safety systems.
• Coordinate with other trades (architectural and engineering) to integrate designs.
• Progress from basic design tasks to more complex projects under mentorship of engineers and senior staff.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of assigned work.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's)

Engineer In Training (EIT) Certificate

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rendering software

Publishing 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

We are seeking Electrical Engineering Interns to join our collaborative Life Sciences North America team in various locations, working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide.

In this position you will work with a multidisciplinary team taking on tasks such as power system planning, renewable energy, power distribution, energy & power solutions, lighting design, fire and life safety systems, or vertical transportation and construction coordination. Under the guidance of professional engineers, architects and other senior technical staff you will provide design services including coordinating with the design of other trades (architectural and engineering). 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. You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career. Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future — big and small, global and local.

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

Here's what you'll need

• Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• 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
• Basic knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, basic rendering and publishing programs
• Previous experience working in a corporate engineering environment
• Engineer In Training (EIT) Certificate or on track to obtain

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 $60,000.00; 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 07, 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.