Water Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Industry

Water

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

This role is for an Engineering Intern located in the Cincinnati, OH office. As a summer intern you will assist other water resource engineers with various project tasks that may include hydraulic modeling, GIS mapping, engineering planning and design, contract document production and construction phase engineering support.

You will be mentored by a group of professional engineers and technical experts in planning and designing infrastructure such as sanitary collection systems, storm sewer systems, water and wastewater pump stations, and treatment facilities for water and wastewater plants.

Here's what you'll need

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Good communication (both written and verbal), problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Self-driven time management and organizational skills
• Experience with a PDF editor such as Bluebeam and computer aided drafting programs such as Revit and Microstation
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

40,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

60,000.00

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 $40,000.00 to $60,000.00; 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.

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Locations

CityStateCountryCincinnatiOhioUnited States