Structural/Bridge Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Jacobs; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs in Des Moines, Iowa seeks a Structural/Bridge Engineering Intern to support the Transportation team on local and global projects. You’ll assist in the design, analysis and maintenance of bridges and other infrastructure under the guidance of professional engineers.

You'll work with a multidisciplinary team, perform calculations and CAD modeling, and contribute to plans, drawings, specifications and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience or coursework pertaining to design of concrete or steel structures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, analysis and maintenance of bridges and other infrastructure.
• Work under guidance of professional engineers and senior staff to deliver project components.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
• Develop structural models using CAD software and document project details.

Skills

Design of concrete/steel structures

Microsoft Windows Office Suite

CAD software knowledge

ABET-accredited program knowledge

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Pursuing a master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microstation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

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 Structural/ Bridge Engineering Intern to join our Transportation team in Des Moines, Iowa, working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and be involved in a variety of engineering tasks for both private and public sector clients; such as design, analysis, and maintenance of various structural systems including bridges, and other infrastructure projects.

In this position you will work with a multidisciplinary team taking on a variety of tasks that blend your theoretical knowledge with practical application. Under the guidance of professional engineers, architects and other senior technical staff you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that focus on structural design and analysis of bridges.

Jacob’s structural engineering interns will perform evaluations of structures with varying degrees of complexity and prepare plans, designs, calculations, and cost estimates under the supervision of experienced engineers. They assist in the design and analysis of structural systems for buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure projects, utilizing their skills to perform calculations and create structural models using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Additionally, our interns contribute to the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, and reports, ensuring comprehensive documentation of project details and requirements.

This position demands a results-driven, client-focused professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong work ethic. You’ll 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. Your ability to manage your time and responsibilities effectively while maintaining a high standard work product will be instrumental in delivering successful project outcomes.

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

• Pursing a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or other related specialization from an accredited ABET-university
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Office Suite.
• Experience or coursework pertaining to the design of concrete or steel structures

Ideally you will also have

• Pursuing a master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or other related specialization from an accredited ABET-university
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future
• Familiarity with Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, or AutoCAD.

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 08, 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.