Electrical Engineering Intern EnergyPower - Summer 2027

Industry

Energy

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're transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. We're seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Energy and Power Solutions team in Reston, VA.

As part of our team, you'll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients' challenges locally and worldwide.

During your internship, you will be mentored by Professional Engineers while you engage with our clients, evaluate their energy needs, and develop concept-level plans and solutions. You'll have the opportunity to use your theoretical knowledge and apply it to solving today's challenges. We offer and deliver a true "end-to-end" life-cycle service from exploration, development, operation, and repowering/retirement. Your primary responsibilities will focus on supporting engineering calculations, construction drawings, and specifications for energy and power projects. You'll be responsible for providing system design calculations and other related design services including coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural and engineering) under the guidance of more senior technical staff. You'll also 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.

To be successful in this position you will need excellent analytical, conceptual, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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

Here's what you'll need

• Currently enrolled in an ABET accredited Electrical Engineering Degree Program
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

Ideally you will also have

• A degree concentration on Power Distribution or Energy
• previous applicable internship experience and supportive coursework
• 3.0+ GPA

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

50,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

62,000.00

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 $50,000.00 to $62,000.00; 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 24, 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

CityStateCountryRestonVirginiaUnited StatesRestonVirginiaUnited States