Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Chicago, IL seeks a Structural Engineering Intern to assist on bridges and other infrastructure projects, under guidance from professional engineers. You’ll perform design, analysis, and preparation of plans, calculations, and drawings as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Structural Engineering, rising junior status, and familiarity with bridge design concepts; proficiency with Windows Office is expected, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering
• At least a rising Junior
• Knowledge of bridge design practices through work experience, internships or college coursework experience
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Office Suite. - Previous experience with structural engineering software is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis and maintenance of structural systems including bridges and other infrastructure projects
• Work with a multidisciplinary team on projects focusing on structural design and analysis of bridges
• Prepare plans, designs, calculations, and cost estimates under supervision of experienced engineers
• Contribute to engineering drawings, specifications and reports to document project details and requirements
• Assist in evaluating structures and creating structural models using CAD software

Skills

Bridge design knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Civil/Structural Engineering

Rising Junior status

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Windows Office Suite

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 Engineering Intern to join our team in Chicago, IL, 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, including 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 bridges, retaining walls, overhead signs, sound proofing structures, 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

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering
• At least a rising Junior
• Knowledge of bridge design practices through work experience, internships or college coursework experience
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Office Suite. - Previous experience with structural engineering software is preferred but not required.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
• A previous internship related to your field of study
• Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering
• 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 $50,000.00 to $60,000.00; 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 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.