Water Engineering Intern - Winter 2026

Job Description:

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're transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. As an Engineering Intern for Summer 2025 in Baton Rouge, LA, you will too.

You'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We'll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table. Our team is experiencing exciting growth within our established practices regionally and we have a need for an engineering intern in our Baton Rouge. This position serves in a support role to engineers and project managers on water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. This individual will be a part of a dynamic team and will participate in the design, coordination, and execution of projects for our clients. This individual will both work independently and with peers as part of a team. This position should be a self-motivated professional with a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each project while delivering transformative projects for our clients, in our diverse and fast-paced office.

Responsibilities

* Work under the supervision of senior level engineers.
* Perform a wide variety of routine assignments which are clearly defined and require the application of standard design engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
* Make field trips and conduct field audits.
* Independently evaluate the selection and/or modification of standard techniques, procedures, criteria and systems to efficiently meet project goals.
* Prepare planning, engineering and/or construction documents, reports, studies, and calculations.
* Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

Here's what you'll need

* In pursuit of a Bachelor or Masters of Science degree in Engineering, Environmental or Construction Management in an ABET accredited program
* Must be at least a Sophomore in Fall 2023
* Interest in Water / Wastewater
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Ideally, you'll also have

* Minimum of a 2.8 GPA
* Field experience
* A previous internship related to your field of study
* Ability to communicate with all levels of management within Jacobs
* Self-driven time management and organizational skills

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 January 09, 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.

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