Structural/ Bridge Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

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.

About the role

Jacobs is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to join our team in Milwaukee, WI, working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a variety of engineering tasks for both private and public sector clients, including design, analysis, and maintenance of various structural systems such as bridges and other infrastructure projects.

In this position, you will work with a multidisciplinary team, blending your theoretical knowledge with practical application. Under the guidance of professional engineers, architects, and other senior technical staff, you’ll work on projects focusing on structural design and analysis of bridges. You will perform evaluations of structures with varying degrees of complexity and prepare plans, designs, calculations, and cost estimates under supervision. You will assist in the design and analysis of structural systems for bridges, retaining walls, overhead signs, soundproofing structures, and other infrastructure projects, utilizing skills to perform calculations and create structural models using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Additionally, you will contribute to the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, and reports, ensuring comprehensive documentation of project details and requirements. This role demands a results-driven, client-focused professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong work ethic. You’ll take ownership of the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of your work, progressing from basic design assignments to more complex projects in conjunction with a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations of structures with varying degrees of complexity.
• Prepare plans, designs, calculations, and cost estimates under the supervision of experienced engineers.
• Assist in the design and analysis of structural systems for bridges, retaining walls, overhead signs, soundproofing structures, and other infrastructure projects.
• Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to perform calculations and create structural models.
• Contribute to the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of project details and requirements.
• Manage time and responsibilities effectively while maintaining a high standard of work.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering.
• At least a rising Junior.
• Knowledge of bridge design practices through work experience, internships, or college coursework.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Office Suite.
• Previous experience with structural engineering software is preferred but not required.
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering.

Benefits

You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career. 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. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.