Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Jacobs; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to join the Advanced Facilities team in San Diego. You’ll support calculations, help design new structures and upgrades, and gain exposure to codes, standards, and client expectations under professional mentorship.

This internship emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, with mentorship from engineers and designers, and a hybrid in-person/remote work policy.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on Structural Engineering.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Revit.
• Previous internship or Structural Engineering research experience.
• Visa sponsorship is not available currently.

Responsibilities

• Assist calculations and analysis for structural design.
• Collaborate with Structural Lead, Project Managers and Designers.
• Learn codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Pursuing Master's in Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

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.