Water Engineering Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
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 Jacobs is seeking a Water Resources Engineering Intern to join our Buildings & Infrastructure - Water team in Portland, OR, working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients' challenges locally and worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and to support the delivery of cutting-edge projects for both local and global Water clients ; which would include; development and application of environmental and water resources analyses, to support local, regional, state, and water management (stormwater, flood, and water quality management) planning and design studies; planning and design for water storage, conveyance, and distribution projects; performing research, technical writing, and development of documentation and studies as well as data collection, processing, and analysis to support water resources planning activities. Each day, you will be an important team member as you assist with projects for our clients. In this position you will work with a multidisciplinary team taking on a variety of tasks that blend your theoretical knowledge with practical application. Under the guidance of professional engineers, scientists, landscape architects and other senior technical staff you will receive expert mentorship opportunities to ensure you thrive in your career support for water resources projects. You'll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career.â¯â¯Working together, we'll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future - big and small, global and local. If you're up for the challenge, we've been looking for someone just like you. This position is for 30 hours per week, with potential for up to 40 hours per week depending on available workload.
Requirements
- In pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or Landscape Architecture
- Must be at least a rising Junior
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future
Nice To Haves
- 3.0 GPA
- In pursuit of a master's degree
- Ability to communicate with all levels of management within Jacobs
- Self-driven time management and organizational skills
- Have or are working towards an engineer-in-training (EIT) or landscape architect-in-training certification
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS Pro
Responsibilities
- working under the supervision of senior level engineers
- Perform a wide variety of routine assignments which are clearly defined and require the application of standard design engineering techniques, procedures and criteria
- Make field trips and conduct field audits
- Independently evaluate the selection and/or modification of standard techniques, procedures, criteria and systems to efficiently meet project goals
- Prepare planning, engineering and/or construction documents, reports, studies, and calculations.
Benefits
- Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
