Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Jacobs; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Civil and Environmental Engineering Intern with an interest in Water/Wastewater Engineering to support cutting-edge projects for local and global clients in Cary, NC. You will assist with design, investigations, and studies under the guidance of engineers, scientists, and senior staff, gaining mentorship and hands-on experience.

Open to students in Civil, Environmental, Biosystems, or Chemical Engineering, with proficiency in MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assist with water/wastewater treatment, conveyance, storage, and water resources projects for local and global clients.
• Conduct field investigations, design and studies for full-scale water and wastewater facilities.
• Perform water treatment facility pilots, evaluations, design and commissioning under supervision.

Skills

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Enrollment in Civil/Environmental Engineering program

Tools

Microsoft Word

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

At Jacobs, we don’t settle - we’re always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference. We’re seeking a Civil and Environmental Engineering Intern with an interest in Water/Wastewater Engineering to support the delivery of cutting-edge projects for both local and global clients in Cary, NC.

As a W/WW Engineering Intern your work could include a variety of water/wastewater treatment, conveyance, storage, and/or water resources projects including providing field investigations, design, and studies for full-scale water and wastewater treatment facilities; conducting water treatment facility pilots, evaluations, design, and commissioning. Each day, you will be an important team member as you assist with projects for our clients. Under the guidance of professional engineers, scientists, and other senior technical staff you will receive mentorship opportunities to ensure you thrive in your career. We’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

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
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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 06, 2026.

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.