Water Resources Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

401(k) plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a water resources internship in Detroit, MI, offering hands-on work on green stormwater infrastructure, water and sewer projects, and stormwater improvements. You will contribute to engineering studies, modeling, CAD design, and report writing as part of a collaborative project team.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in Civil/Environmental/Biosystems or Chemical Engineering, demonstrates strong communication, and has basic CAD/GIS experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivation and ability to work in a team
• Enrollment in an engineering degree program for internship

Responsibilities

• Assist with hydraulic evaluations, cost estimation and information tracking
• Support CAD design, GIS data handling and document/plan preparation
• Contribute to engineering studies, computer modeling and technical report writing
• Provide project management support and coordination for water/wastewater projects

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment in Civil/Environmental/Biosystems or Chemical Engineering program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

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

The challenge? Help provide and sustain clean water resources in our communities. Our water resources internship provides you with an opportunity to work on exciting and large-scale projects such as green stormwater infrastructure, water and sewer projects, and stormwater improvements. As a contributing member of a project team, you will perform a variety of tasks requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering and hydrology principles.

You will have the opportunity to use your technical skills as well as collaborate with our regional water engineering staff to support projects in the water / wastewater market. Your work could involve engineering studies, computer modeling, technical report writing, engineering design using CAD, and construction services support.

Our interns assist with a variety of tasks on civil, water, wastewater, and environmental projects for local and regional municipal and private clients. These assignments may include hydraulic evaluations, cost estimation, information tracking, use of GIS and CAD software, assisting with document and plan preparation, data entry, and project management support. We are looking for candidates with excellent oral and written communication skills, self-motivation, and team-oriented work practices.

Here's what you'll need

• Enrollment in a degree seeking program in Civil, Environmental, Biosystems or Chemical Engineering or another closely related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience

• Previous intern experience with a consulting or engineering firm
• Relevant coursework or projects
• EIT or on track to obtain

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 September 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.