About the role#
This is a full-time summer internship focused on process mechanical engineering. You will work within our Water business line, assisting professional engineers with design, contract document production, and construction phase support. You will gain experience in designing facilities such as water and wastewater pump stations, treatment plants, and conveyance systems like channels and culverts. This role is designed to build a foundation in process mechanical engineering while demonstrating how mechanical design integrates with other disciplines.
What you'll do#
- Work under the supervision of senior level engineers.
- Perform a variety of technical and project assignments that require the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Participate in the design, coordination, and execution of projects for planning, engineering, and construction documents, reports, studies, and calculations.
- Engage in technical writing, marking up, and detailing construction drawings.
- Produce specifications.
- Perform field work tasks and site inspections.
- Assist with services during construction, including submittal review and RFI responses.
- Collaborate with CAD designers to translate process mechanical requirements into construction drawings.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or MicroStation.
- Good written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
- 3.0 GPA minimum.
- Self-driven time management and organizational skills.
- Experience with a PDF editor such as Bluebeam.
- EIT/EI certification or be on track to obtain it.
Location & details#
- Locations: San Diego, Irvine, or Redding, California.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Compensation: $42,000.00 to $62,000.00 (paid hourly based on hours worked).
- This position is full-time and does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Jacobs
Jacobs provides consulting and technical services across sectors such as transportation, water, and life sciences. The company operates in fields including advanced manufacturing, energy, and environmental planning. It maintains a workforce of approximately 67,243 employees. The headquarters is located in Dallas, Texas.
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