Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,104,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. You will support project tasks across design, documents, and construction-phase activities, mentored by professional engineers and CAD specialists.

You will gain hands-on experience with water/wastewater facilities, vaults, channels, and related infrastructure while developing fundamentals of structural engineering within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Entering at least a Junior year of university.
• Self-driven time management and organizational skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist structural engineers with design, contract document production, and construction-phase support.
• Collaborate with CAD designers to translate structural requirements into construction drawings.
• Learn foundations of structural engineering and how design integrates with other disciplines.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

CAD collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering program

Junior year or higher

Tools

Revit

MicroStation

Bluebeam

Job description

Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Capabilities

Civil and Structural

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#46529

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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

This role is for a Structural Engineering Intern located in the Philadelphia office. As a summer intern you will assist other structural engineers with various project tasks that may include engineering design, contract document production and construction phase engineering support. You will be mentored by a group of professional engineers and technical experts in designing facilities such as water and wastewater pump stations, treatment facilities for water and wastewater plants, and conveyance systems like vaults, channels, and culverts.

As part of our team, our goal is to provide a training opportunity to engage in the roles and responsibilities of an infrastructure focused structural engineer. You will also collaborate with our CAD designers to communicate how structural requirements get translated into construction drawings. This role will help you build a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Structural Engineering and show how structural design integrates with and impacts other disciplines.

Here’s what you’ll need

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Good communication (both written and verbal), problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Ideally, you’ll also have:

Entering at least a Junior year of University education

Self-driven time management and organizational skills

Experience with a PDF editor such as Bluebeam and computer aided drafting programs such as Revit and Microstation

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 $40,000.00 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 October 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 .