Water Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Industry

Water

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

The challenge? Help provide and sustain clean water resources in our communities. Our water resources internship provides you with an opportunity to work on exciting and large-scale projects such as green stormwater infrastructure, water and sewer projects, and stormwater improvements. As a contributing member of a project team, you will perform a variety of tasks requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering and hydrology principles.

You will have the opportunity to use your technical skills as well as collaborate with our regional water engineering staff to support projects in the water / wastewater . Your work could involve engineering studies, computer modeling, technical report writing, engineering design using CAD, and construction services support.

Our interns assist with a variety of tasks on civil, water, wastewater, and environmental projects for local and regional municipal and private clients. These assignments may include hydraulic evaluations, cost estimation, information tracking, use of GIS and CAD software, assisting with document and plan preparation, data entry, and project management support. We are looking for candidates with excellent oral and written communication skills, self-motivation, and team-oriented work practices.

Here's what you'll need

• Pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited undergraduate program.

• Exposure to AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS.

• Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Ideally you'll have:

• Minimum GPA: 3.0

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

40,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

60,000.00

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 August 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

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.

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Locations

City State Country
Kansas City	Missouri	United States