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Structural Engineering Intern (Ports) - Summer 2027

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Compensation
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Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Jacobs is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern for its Ports & Maritime team in Virginia Beach. The intern will support the design, analysis, and delivery of waterfront and port projects, including offshore wind and climate-resilience work, and gain field experience on infrastructure projects. The role includes preparing technical deliverables, participating in site visits and inspections, and collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Maritime Structure DesignDesign DrawingsCalculationsTechnical MemorandumsTechnical SpecificationsDesign ReportsSite VisitsField InspectionsField ReportsCollaborationRevitAutoCADBluebeam RevuMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelStructural Analysis ProgramsSTAADETABSSAP2000Finite Element Analysis

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil EngineeringStructural Design EmphasisRising JuniorGPA 3.0+Previous Internship or Related Work ExperienceWork Authorization Without Visa Sponsorship

Full job description

Our top ENR-ranked Ports & Maritime team is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern. As part of the role, you’ll have the chance to work with our global multi-disciplinary team of engineers working on ports and maritime projects all over the world. Working with other members of the team, you’ll be involved in the design, analysis, and delivery of projects ranging from local waterfront projects to international multi-billion-dollar port developments. We also focus on the development of projects that make our waterfront communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change, from sea-level rise to coastal storm surge. We provide solutions to the developing offshore wind industry which directly impact energy transition in the US. In addition, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable field experience on infrastructure development projects in the Virginia Beach area.

You will have the chance to assist in the delivery of our portfolio of exciting waterfront projects working as part of an integrated and forward-thinking team with the opportunity to learn from and assist key specialists. 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.

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.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Learn and engage in the design of maritime structures from urban waterfront parks to ports supporting offshore wind farm developments, and more

  • Contribute to the preparation of design drawings, calculations, technical memorandums, technical specifications, and design reports for the successful delivery of our projects

  • Perform site visits and field inspections and support in the preparation of field reports

  • Work collaboratively across the various disciplines and markets within Jacobs to further develop your knowledge while being a key part of our project delivery teams projects

  • Take part in Jacobs culture

  • In pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Design

  • Must be at least a rising Junior

  • Working knowledge of Revit or AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Word and Excel

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • A minimum of 3.0 GPA

  • A previous internship, or professional work experience related to your field of study

  • Demonstrate experience with structural analysis programs such as STAAD, Etabs, SAP2000, or other finite-element based structural analysis program

  • Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

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.

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