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Civil Engineering Intern - FED/IRV

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Irvine, CA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Job overview

Jacobs is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for its Federal Solutions team in Irvine, California, for Summer 2027. The intern will support federal civilian and Department of Defense projects, assisting with site civil engineering tasks, plans, calculations, and technical documentation. The role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development while working with multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure and mission-critical facilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Site Civil Engineering, nice to haveSite Layout, nice to haveGrading, nice to haveUtility Design, nice to haveStormwater Management, nice to haveWatershed Analysis, nice to haveSite Planning, nice to haveEngineering Calculations, nice to haveTechnical Documentation, nice to haveAutoCAD Civil 3D, requiredMicrosoft Excel, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredAnalytical Skills, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveLand Development, nice to have

Qualifications

Civil Engineering Degree Program, requiredPrevious Relevant Internship Experience, requiredGovernment Agency Experience, nice to haveMunicipality Experience, nice to haveCorporate Engineering Experience, nice to haveConsulting Firm Experience, nice to haveGPA 3.0+, nice to have

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

We're looking for a driven and curious Civil Engineering Intern to join our Federal Solutions team in Irvine, CA for Summer 2027.

As a member of our team, you'll support projects for a variety of Federal Civilian and Department of Defense (DoD) clients while gaining hands-on experience alongside experienced engineers, planners, and project managers. You'll contribute to meaningful work that helps improve communities, strengthen infrastructure, and support mission-critical facilities across the country.

In this role, you'll work with multidisciplinary project teams to assist with traditional site civil engineering tasks, including site layout, grading, utility design, stormwater management, and watershed analysis. You'll help develop site plans, grading plans, and utility plans in accordance with federal design standards, prepare engineering calculations and technical documentation, and support designs that meet regulatory requirements and client specifications. You'll also gain exposure to project planning, design coordination, and engineering best practices while developing a deeper understanding of the full project lifecycle.

You'll be encouraged to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, build technical and professional skills, and collaborate with team members across disciplines. Success in this role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and a desire to continuously learn and grow.

At Jacobs, you'll be surrounded by mentorship, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team invested in your success. We'll help you build the foundation for a rewarding engineering career while giving you the opportunity to make an impact on projects that matter. Join us and discover how far your talent can take you across our global organization.

  • Currently enrolled in a degree seeking program for Civil Engineering

  • Previous relevant internship experience

  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil3D

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, specifically excel

  • United States Citizenship

Ideally You’ll Also Have:

  • Previous experience with a government agency, municipality, corporate engineering, or consulting firm

  • Familiarity with land development projects

  • 3.0+ GPA

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

How this job compares

Set against the 442 open Civil Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • California median$26–32/hr21 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 30 open Civil Engineering Intern jobs in California and 442 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Education
172 of the 442 open Civil Engineering Intern jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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