Entry Level Structural Engineer (Ports)

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. invites applications for the Structural Engineering Intern - Fall 2026. You will contribute to the design, analysis, and delivery of waterfront and bridge projects with a global, multidisciplinary team.

The role supports learning from specialists while delivering design drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports. Hybrid work policy enables collaboration across Jacobs offices and field sites.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Design

Responsibilities

• Learn and engage in the design of maritime structures from urban waterfront parks to ports supporting offshore wind farm developments, and more

Skills

Structural design

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Structural Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

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

Our top ENR-ranked Transportation team is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern. As part of the role, you’ll have the chance to work with our global multi-disciplinary team of engineers working on transportation projects all over the world. Working with other members of the team, you’ll be involved in the design, analysis, and delivery of projects ranging from local waterfront to large bridge design projects . Our Ports & Maritime team focuses on the development of projects that make our waterfront communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change, from sea-level rise to coastal storm surge. Our Bridge & Highway team helps clients deliver the bridges and road networks that keep communities connected and economies moving .

You will have the chance to assist in the delivery of our portfolio of exciting projects working as part of an integrated and forward-thinking team with the opportunity to learn from and assist key specialists. 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.

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.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Learn and engage in the design of maritime structures from urban waterfront parks to ports supporting offshore wind farm developments, and more
• Contribute to the preparation of design drawings, calculations, technical memorandums, technical specifications, and design reports for the successful delivery of our projects
• Work collaboratively across the various disciplines and markets within Jacobs to further develop your knowledge while being a key part of our project delivery teams projects

Here's what you'll need

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Design
• Working knowledge of Revit or AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Word and Excel

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Demonstrate experience with structural analysis programs such as STAAD, Etabs , SAP2000, or other finite-element based structural analysis programs
• 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.

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 September 17, 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.