Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

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Your impact

Jacobs’s Gainesville, Florida office is looking for a highly motivated Civil Engineering Intern to work supporting multi-discipline designs including site development, water/wastewater facilities, constructed wetlands, environmental remediation, conveyance projects, etc. This position will primarily support mid- and senior-level engineers to complete planning/study documents, preliminary design, detailed design, permitting documents, and engineering reports.

Each day you will be an important team member as you collaborate in multi-discipline team environment in the evaluation, design, coordination, and execution of projects for our clients. Our team is committed to strong mentorship and providing opportunities to work independently and with peers. The candidate should be a self-motivated professional with a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each project in our diverse and fast-paced office. Candidate skills should include good oral and written communications, strong data analysis & technical problem solving, strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, excellent computer skills and team-oriented work practices.

Roles and Responsibilities:

* Work under the supervision of senior level engineers

* Assist in completing civil design tasks related to:

* Site development and Site/facilities layout

* Stormwater and drainage

* Roadway and pavement

* Grading

* Erosion and sedimentation control

* Utilities and conveyance piping

* Complete tasks assigned on time, within budget, and to high level of quality

* Assist in the preparation of plans and specifications, engineering reports, engineer’s cost estimates, and quantity take-offs

* Assist in the Preparation technical documents and reports

* Assist in perform site civil design using CADD tools such as Microstation, AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D

* Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations and details

* Perform field activities such as observation of construction activities, as required

* Review construction submittals for conformance to contract and design documents

* Work with Excel, AutoCAD, Microstation, and other modeling tools to perform site civil calculations and designs

Here's what you'll need

* Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from a four year degreed ABET accredited civil engineering program with a minimum of 3.3 GPA

* Familiarity in the use of CADD tools, such as MicroStation and/or AutoCAD

* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

* Possess high ethical values and strong sense of commitment to self-development, team work, and desire to work in a deadline driven team environment

Preferred Qualifications

* Civil 3D or MicroStation Experience

* Some experience supporting site civil design projects

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 February 19, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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

City State Country
Gainesville	Florida	United States