About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will join the Environmental Planning and Permitting team to support projects across infrastructure, energy, water, transportation, and government sectors. You will work alongside project managers, scientists, planners, architects, and engineers to deliver services on time and within budget.
What you'll do#
- Support office and field-based activities, which may include up to 50% fieldwork and occasional out-of-town travel.
- Assist in the creation of technical reports and memorandums.
- Conduct field surveys and sampling.
- Review environmental regulations and support siting and routing efforts.
- Perform constraints analysis and manage project data.
- Participate in team meetings and help develop internal processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program related to Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Botany, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Public Engagement, Communications, Planning, or Sustainability.
- Standing as at least a rising Junior.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Previous internship experience relevant to these job duties.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to perform fieldwork.
- United States Citizenship.
Location & details#
- Locations: Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston, Texas; Tempe, Arizona; and Denver, Colorado.
- You must live within a commutable distance of your assigned office.
- Work modality: Hybrid.
- Salary range: $48,000 to $57,000 per year (paid hourly based on hours worked).
About Jacobs
Jacobs provides consulting and technical services across sectors such as transportation, water, and life sciences. The company operates in fields including advanced manufacturing, energy, and environmental planning. It maintains a workforce of approximately 67,243 employees. The headquarters is located in Dallas, Texas.
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