Water/Wastewater 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.

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.

About the role

This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water/wastewater treatment, conveyance, storage, and/or water resources projects
• Perform field investigations and design tasks for full-scale water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Conduct pilots, evaluations, design, and commissioning for water treatment facilities
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver client projects
• Receive mentorship from professional engineers, scientists, and senior technical staff

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Workplace

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.