Civil Engineering Intern - Airports/ Aviation Facilities - Summer 2026

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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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

Jacobs is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern to join our Airports/ Aviation Facilities team in Jacksonville or Tampa, FL, 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 large-scale airport infrastructure projects and utilize your civil engineering expertise. You will solve a range of complex problems and analyze possible solutions using standard procedures.

Project opportunities are primarily airport-related, including but not limited to aviation related facilities including Taxiways, Runways, Aprons, Airfield systems, access control, and the design and construction of aviation infrastructure. You'll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business, as well as gain experience working directly with our clients. We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for modern aviation infrastructure.

As an Engineering Intern at Jacobs, your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of critical tasks in airport design and development. You will assist in the design of airfield pavements, including runways, taxiways, and aprons, as well as support the development of airport terminal area plans and landside facilities. Your role will involve contributing to the preparation of technical reports and design documentation for aviation projects, ensuring comprehensive and accurate project records. Additionally, you will participate in site visits to assess existing airport conditions and collect essential data for project planning. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and practical field experience to effectively contribute to the enhancement of airport infrastructure.

Here's what you'll need

In pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited program.

Must be at least a rising Junior

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, pptx)

Ideally, you’ll also have: 

3.0 GPA

Interest in a career in civil engineering at airports

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 16, 2025. 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Company

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Jacobs

At Jacobs, we make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable.

• Challenging today is our response to the increasing complexity our world is experiencing.
  It calls on us to join forces, putting our knowledge and imagination together to reinvent the way we solve problems and shape the next generation of innovative solutions.
• Reinventing tomorrow is our promise and an invitation to raise the bar in everything we do.
  From the brilliant solutions we create with our clients, to the open and inclusive culture we create for our people. From the positive difference we make in our communities, to the added value we deliver to our shareholders.