About the role#
As a Water Integrated Design & Delivery (IDD) Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will work alongside engineers, designers, construction professionals, and clients to move projects from concept through construction. This role focuses on improving project outcomes, reducing risk, and optimizing cost and schedule performance.
What you'll do#
- Support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, designers, and operators.
- Assist with engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Participate in design coordination meetings, stakeholder workshops, and project delivery discussions.
- Support the development of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, and conveyance systems.
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and the preparation of engineering recommendations.
- Contribute to constructability reviews, value engineering efforts, and risk assessment activities.
- Utilize engineering software and digital tools to support project development.
- Conduct field visits and site assessments to understand project implementation and operations.
- Learn about alternative delivery methods including Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, and Design-Build.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree-seeking program in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience in water or wastewater engineering projects.
- Knowledge of engineering principles related to water and wastewater treatment systems.
- An interest in water, wastewater, or environmental infrastructure projects.
- Understanding of pumps, valves, piping systems, and treatment equipment is preferred.
- Relevant coursework or projects focused on water resources.
- Previous internship experience with a consulting or engineering firm is a plus.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or the ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid work environment.
- Locations: Las Vegas, Nevada; Denver, Colorado; or San Antonio, Texas.
- Compensation: $91,400.00 to $159,900.00 per year, paid hourly based on hours worked.
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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