Architectural Intern - Summer 2027

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

At Jacobs, we don’t just design buildings, we design state-of-the-art facilities that simplify our everyday lives and power our virtual world today and into the future. We push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable.

As an Architectural Intern with the Jacobs Life Sciences North America, you will have the chance to work on state of the science & technology facilities. Working with other members of our team, you’ll work on architectural graphic, hand sketch, and digital formatting projects. You will be working in a collaborative atmosphere with in-house architects and engineers on design concepts to make sure they are functional. During your time with us, you will also have the opportunity to engage in development programs that are designed to broaden your knowledge & sharpen your skills, and you will be contributing to a company dedicated to sustainable development practices. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your career. 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.

Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow.

Here’s what you'll need

• Current enrollment in an accredited Architecture program
• Familiarity/Experience with programs such as: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, InDesign, basic rendering and publishing programs, and Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• A GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Reliable and strong internet speed - please attach a screenshot of a speed test from your home network if possible
• Experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Bluebeam and CS Suite is a plus.
• Proficient ininterpreting construction drawings
• ARE path

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 $47,300.00 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 October 12, 2026. 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 .