Transportation Intern - Highways/ Roadways/ Bridges - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Transportation Engineering Intern to contribute to projects supporting thriving communities and sustainable mobility. You will be enrolled in Civil or Transportation Engineering and gain hands-on experience with CADD tools, ideally AutoCAD Civil 3D, while collaborating across teams.

This internship offers a hybrid work arrangement, a structured onboarding, and exposure to real-world transportation design and analysis in recent urban projects.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a degree seeking program in Civil or Transportation Engineering or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of and experience using CADD/Design software (preferably AutoCAD Civil 3D).

Skills

CADD/Design software

Education

Enrollment in Civil or Transportation Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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

Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than building roads; we work every day to make the world better for everyone. If you want to join a company invested in you and your success, join us as a Transportation Engineering Intern.

Here's what you'll need

• Enrollment in a degree seeking program in Civil or Transportation Engineering or a closely related field
• Knowledge of and experience using CADD/Design software (preferably AutoCAD Civil 3D)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Previous experience design or transportation-related coursework

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 $65,000.00; 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 25, 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.