Structural Engineering Intern (Ports) - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Jacobs in Virginia Beach is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to join the Ports & Maritime team. You’ll assist in design analysis and field work on waterfront projects, learning from specialists and contributing to projects from local to international scales.

This paid internship requires a rising junior pursuing a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, with knowledge of Revit/AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu, plus MS Word/Excel. Hybrid work policy and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required, emphasis on Structural Design.
• Must be at least a rising Junior.
• Knowledge of Revit or AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Learn and engage in the design of maritime structures from urban waterfront parks to ports.
• Assist in preparation of drawings, calculations, memos, specs and reports.
• Perform site visits and support field reports.
• Collaborate across Jacobs disciplines to support project delivery.
• Participate in Jacobs culture and teamwork.

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

Our top ENR-ranked Ports & Maritime 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 ports and maritime 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 projects to international multi-billion-dollar port developments. We also focus 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. We provide solutions to the developing offshore wind industry which directly impact energy transition in the US. In addition, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable field experience on infrastructure development projects in the Virginia Beach area.

You will have the chance to assist in the delivery of our portfolio of exciting waterfront 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
• Perform site visits and field inspections and support in the preparation of field reports
• 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
• Take part in Jacobs culture

Here's what you'll need

• In pursuit of a Bachelor'sDegree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Design
• Must be at least a rising Junior
• Working knowledge of Revit or AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Word and Excel

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A minimum of 3.0 GPA
• A previous internship, or professional work experience related to your field of study
• Demonstrate experience with structural analysis programs such as STAAD, Etabs, SAP2000, or other finite-element based structural analysis program
• 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.

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 10, 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.