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Structural Engineering Intern (Bridges) - Summer 2027

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At a glance

Compensation
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Location
Portland, OR
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Jacobs seeks a Structural Engineering Intern for its Bridges team in Corvallis or Portland, Oregon, for Summer 2027. The intern will support structural design and analysis for bridges and transportation projects, preparing calculations, estimates, drawings, specifications, and reports. Working under professional staff guidance, the intern will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and may participate in project meetings and communicate with clients under supervision.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Structural DesignStructural AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeStructural EngineeringBridge EngineeringAutoCADRevitMicroStationEngineering Analysis SoftwareProgrammingDesign Optimization SoftwarePythonRhinoGrasshopper

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil EngineeringABET-Accredited InstitutionMaster's in Civil or Structural EngineeringStructures or Bridge Design InternshipUS Work Authorization Without Sponsorship

Full job description

Jacobs is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to join our Bridges team in either Corvallis, OR or Portland, OR in Summer 2027, working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients' challenges locally and worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and be involved in a variety of engineering tasks for both private and public sector clients; such as design, analysis, and maintenance of various structural systems including bridges, and other infrastructure projects.

In this position you will work with a multidisciplinary team taking on a variety of tasks that blend your theoretical knowledge with practical application. Under the guidance of professional engineers, architects and other senior technical staff you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that focus on structural design and analysis of bridges.

Your Responsibilities May Include:

  • Assist in the design and analysis of structural systems for bridges and transportation projects

  • Prepare structural design calculations, cost estimates, drawings, specifications, and reports

  • Develop design solutions and contract drawings using MicroStation or AutoCAD

  • Work within a multidisciplinary team to develop and optimize design solutions

  • Participate in project meetings and communicate with clients under supervision

  • In pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

  • Strong interest in structural/ bridge engineering

Ideally, You Will Have:

  • In pursuit of a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering

  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and/or MicroStation

  • A previous internship related to structures or bridge design

  • Experience with engineering analysis software (e.g., Sap2000, CsiBridge, Risa 3D, Larsa, Midas, etc.)

  • xperience or interest in programming/ design optimization software (Python, Rhino, Grasshopper, etc.)

  • 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 470 open Structural Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$110–172K/yr146 salary ranges
  • US median$21–32/hr116 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 470 open Structural Engineering jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Structural Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (241 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 247 of the 470 open Structural Engineering jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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