Construction Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Industry

Transportation

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 Construction Engineering Intern to join our Transportation team in Chicago, IL 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 be involved in a variety of construction management tasks for our Transportation clients.

The contracted construction work will include but not limited to management and performance of:

• Reports to and is responsible for supporting the Project Engineer

• Perform daily surveillance and inspections to verify that the work of the construction contractor is being completed in accordance with the contract documents, approved shop drawings and Illinois DOT guidelines

• Prepare daily construction reports that identify workforce and daily activities

• Prepare regular status reports and maintain current and accurate record drawings

• Keep Project Engineer (PE) informed of progress documentation and activities of the contractor's quality control

• Daily documentation includes:

• Confirmation of contractor documentation

• Complete daily reporting

• Crew size and equipment on site

• Activities performed

• Regular Progress Photographs

• Will assure quality and uniformity of the Contractor QC records and of various contracts in the overall program

• Report and document any field conditions that deviate from the contract

This position 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 the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team. Your ability to manage your time and responsibilities effectively while maintaining a high standard work product will be instrumental in delivering successful project outcomes.

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.

If you're up for the challenge, we've been looking for someone just like you.

Here's what you'll need

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience with Bluebeam or a similar web-based software
• Experience with Illinois DOT projects
• Osha 10 certification
• CAD experience/ GPS survey experience
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

45,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

65,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $45,000.00 to $65,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 08, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations

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