Intern - Environmental Engineering

JEA; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plans

HSA/HRA

Life insurance

Retirement plan (457)

Job summary

JEA is seeking Environmental Engineering interns for its paid 2027 Summer Internship Program in Jacksonville, FL. Interns will gain hands-on experience across environmental domains, blending engineering with compliance and fieldwork in a public-utility setting.

The program targets Civil Engineering students at rising senior/junior levels, with a GPA of 3.0+ and availability for a 32-hour work week for 13 weeks between May and August.

Qualifications

• Rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Available to work a 32-hour work week for 13 weeks between May and August (Jacksonville, FL).

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world, on-the-job experience blending engineering, compliance, sustainability and fieldwork within a public-utility environment.

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description - Intern - Environmental Engineering (13727)

Job Description

Intern - Environmental Engineering - ( 13727 )

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by visiting the following link (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

JEA is seeking Environmental Engineer students for our paid 2027 Summer Internship Program. Students selected to participate in our Internship Program will have an opportunity to gain real world, on-the-job experience, and network with business professionals to develop valuable leadership, professional etiquette and presentation skills.

An Environmental Engineering intern at JEA you can expect meaningful, applied experience that blends engineering, compliance, sustainability, and fieldwork within a real public‑utility environment. Because JEA manages water, wastewater, electric generation, and environmental compliance programs, interns typically gain exposure across environmental domains.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

To be considered you must meet the following requirements:

• Rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering:
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (copy of most recent transcript required)
• Available to work a 32-hour work week for 13 weeks between May and August (Jacksonville, FL)

The starting salary for professional positions will be determined based on education, licenses, certifications, skills, experience, and alignment with salaries for similar roles within the organization. The starting hourly rate for positions with a pay step plan will be Step 1 of the corresponding union contract.

Work Locations

225 N Pearl Street 225 N Pearl Street Jacksonville 32202

Job Posting

Sep 23, 2026, 1:30:02 PM

Benefits Summary

JEA offers a generous benefits and compensation package, with most benefits starting on your first day of employment.

• Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
• Medical: Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including one plan with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
• Other Benefits: Exceptional benefits package beginning from first day of employment.
• Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA and HRA
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
• Retirement: JEA provides a great benefits and retirement package for its employees. Employees may begin participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of employment. Employees have the flexibility to choose from a variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.

To encourage our employees to develop and maintain good health, JEA offers access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program as well as 11 onsite fitness centers. From annual flu shots and biometric screenings to health risk assessments and periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit, the program offers something for everyone.

225 N Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

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