Instruments & Controls CAD Intern

Jacobs; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,160,000 - 79,901,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Corvallis, Oregon seeks a CAD/Drafting Intern to support our Instruments & Controls design team. This internship targets students in CAD/drafting programs and offers hands-on drafting experience while finishing education.

The role focuses on CAD tasks, not engineering, and involves producing 2D drawings, learning CAD tools, and contributing to real-world projects in a professional setting. Hybrid work and office presence are available.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in CAD-related studies pursuing a degree.
• CAD application understanding preferred (MS and ACAD) and on-the-job training available.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D drawings and documentation for design projects.
• Support designers and engineers by learning industry CAD tools on real-world projects.

Skills

CAD

Drafting

Education

CAD program enrollment

Tools

MicroStation

ACAD

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

Jacobs is seeking a CAD/Drafting Intern to support our Instruments & Controls (I&C) 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, 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 16-20 hours 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

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.

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.