Civil Engineering Intern (traffic) - Fy2026

Civil Engineering Intern

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.

Thriving communities. Healthy cities. A brighter future. What we do is more than building roads, we work every day to make the world better for everyone. If you want to join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community, join us as an Engineering Intern.

Jacob's is seeking a high-energy, team player to join us as a full-time Civil Engineering intern in our Chicago, Illinois office. This opportunity is your chance to work on interesting and complex transportation engineering projects that include traffic operational analysis, safety studies and analysis, traffic impact analyses, corridor studies, and traffic/roadway design. You will work on challenging and exciting planning and design projects. The majority of work will be associated with state DOTs and local program projects.

Our top candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), a basic understanding of GIS and CAD systems, and is interested in applying highway safety research to transportation planning and design projects. Experience with computer programming (e.g. python) is a plus. There will be the opportunity to work on exciting transportation and safety projects across the country.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Report daily to either the Chicago office (except on preapproved occasions)
• Work with planning and analysis teams in support of local and national traffic safety and operations projects
• Prepare, analyze, and evaluate data (safety data, crash reports, demographic information) from sources such as various Departments of Transportation, local clients, and manual data collection.
• Visually present the data in tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, and maps using programs.
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings as a representative of Jacobs.

Here's what you'll need:

• Enrollment in an ABET accredited engineering program
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Basic understanding of GIS and CAD systems.
• Experience in computer programming is a plus
• General knowledge of engineering principles and materials
• Critical thinking skills necessary with the ability to plan and conceptualize

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 18, 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.

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