Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to join our Advanced Facilities team in Boise. You will handle schedule and technical quality of engineering tasks, obtaining mentorship from Professional Engineers and technical experts.

You’ll work on designing and upgrading structures for multi-building facilities, data centers, and industrial sites, developing skills in analysis, design, and coordination with designers across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Civil Engineering degree with emphasis on Structural Engineering.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Revit.
• Previous internship experience or Structural Engineering research.
• Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
• GPA of 3.0+ is preferred.
• Pursuing a Master’s in Structural Engineering is ideal.
• Experience with STAAD, Navisworks and Bluebeam is a plus.
• Familiarity with US building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC).
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations and evaluations for structural design under mentorship.
• Assist in the design of new structures and upgrades for industrial facilities.
• Collaborate with Structural Lead, PMs, PEs and Designers across disciplines.
• Learn and apply applicable codes and standards in designs.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Civil Engineering degree (Structural emphasis)

Pursuing Master’s in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

STAAD

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

We're looking for a Structural Engineering Intern who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join our Advanced Facilities team and you’ll have the chance to work on projects including state‑of‑the‑art industrial and commercial facilities.

During your internship, you’ll be accountable for the schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with our client's expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. We'll rely on you to perform calculations and evaluations in the design of structures such as multi‑building complexes, datacenters, manufacturing, and industrial facilities. You’ll have the chance to work on projects including the design of new structures as well as existing structural upgrades. With mentorship and guidance from our Professional Engineers and technical experts, counted on to assist in the performance of structural analysis and design for our projects. Working together, you'll help design structures to withstand environmental stresses and human pressures for a better tomorrow.

To be successful in this position you will need strong communication and interpersonal skills as you work closely with your Structural Lead, Project Managers, Professional Engineers, and Designers across different disciplines. As part of this team, you will perform increasingly complex calculations and analysis as the structural design is developed, and learn to work with our Designers to get the structural requirements communicated on paper and in the model. Your internship will build on your structural coursework, exposing you to multiple subject areas, and learning how structural design integrates with and impacts other disciplines. You will also develop understanding of principles of analysis and design of vertical and lateral structural systems in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

The ideal candidate will exhibit a high level of attention to detail and quality control, being committed to checking their own work and reaching out to peers and seniors for guidance when questions arise.

You'll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive. Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Here's what you'll need

• In pursuit of a degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering or similar degree
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, AutoCAD and Revit
• Previous relevant internship experience or Structural Engineering Research
• visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Ideally, you'll also have

• 3.0+ GPA
• In pursuit of a Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• Previous experience with STAAD, Navisworks, and Bluebeam
• Familiarity with US building codes including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC
• 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 $63,000.00; 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 November 09, 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.