Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 - Advanced Facilities - ELE

Jacobs; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Jacobs in Portland, OR is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern Professional to support concrete and steel analysis and design under supervision. You will work with world-class engineers, gain real-world experience, and develop judgment in applying engineering methods in a professional setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and attention to detail, with a hybrid work policy allowing in-office collaboration twice weekly.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a junior in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work well in a team and in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, competently perform conventional aspects of Structural Engineering analysis and design
• With guidance and direction, develop judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Develop engineering judgement and problem-solving skills, not hesitating to reach out to others for guidance or confirmation when questions arise
• Develop knowledge of principles and practices of lateral analysis and design (wind and seismic), including ability to apply required provisions of the building code
• Exhibit a high level of attention to detail and quality control, being committed to checking your own work and reaching out to peers and seniors for guidance when

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Junior year in Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis)

GPA 3.0

EIT Certification (Preferred)

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

As a Structural Engineering Intern Professional, you will gain real-world experience in Structural Engineering as you will be counted on to assist in the performance of Structural analysis and design for our projects. You will need strong communication and interpersonal skills as you work alongside world-class professionals in a fast-paced, professional setting which will provide you with invaluable experiences applying the knowledge and skills learned through education in a business environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, competently perform conventional aspects of Structural Engineering analysis and design
• With guidance and direction, develop judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Develop engineering judgement and problem-solving skills, not hesitating to reach out to others for guidance or confirmation when questions arise
• Develop knowledge of principles and practices of lateral analysis and design (wind and seismic), including ability to apply required provisions of the building code
• Exhibit a high level of attention to detail and quality control, being committed to checking your own work and reaching out to peers and seniors for guidance when

Here's what you'll need

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in at least their junior year in a Civil Engineering curriculum with an emphasis in Structural Engineering
• GPA 3.0
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, conceptual, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment, to self-motivate, and work productively
• must be within 50 miles of the Portland office and have the ability to work in office twice a week
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
• Previous Structural Engineering analysis and design Intern experience

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 August 20, 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.