Architectural Intern- Summer

Position: Architectural Intern- Summer 2026
Market

Cities & Places

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

Jacobs is seeking an Architectural Summer Intern to join our Cities & Places team in Texas working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients' challenges locally and worldwide. You'll impact the world around you helping us solve real-life challenges. 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.

Each day, you will be an important team member as you assist with projects for our clients.

In this position you will work with a multidisciplinary team taking on a variety of tasks that blend your theoretical knowledge with practical application. Under the guidance of professional engineers, architects and other senior technical staff you will receive expert mentorship opportunities to ensure you thrive in your career support for architectural projects. Utilizing software such as Enscape, Lumion, 3D Studi Max or relevant software, you will analyze data to support project delivery.

Potential Role Responsibilities

* Assist with site visits and surveys.

* Contribute to conceptual design and management.

* Participate in schematic design and design development

Your responsibilities will also include;
Preparing and developing drawings, models, images, and other documents within a BIM focused environment, producing architectural designs and/or work with other designers to develop designs using relevant architectural software including Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite (Grasshopper, Micro Station and / or AutoCAD are a bonus), project and team administration duties, Producing project related correspondence and reports, Working directly with architectural colleagues and other specialists

You'll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new 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.  if you're up for the challenge, we've been looking for someone just like you.

Here's what you'll need

Job Qualification

* In pursuit of a Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited program

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

* Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketchup, Enscape or other 3D visualization tools

* A portfolio of applicable recent work

Ideally you will also have

* Knowledge of LEED/Sustainability requirements

* Willingness to travel occasionally for project site visits or client meetings

* Authorization to work in the country of employment without sponsorship

* A portfolio of applicable recent work

Posted Salary Range:
Minimum

42,000.00

Posted Salary Range:
Upper

62,000.00

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 $42,000.00 to $62,000.00; 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 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.

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.

Locations

City State Country Dallas Texas United  States Austin Texas United  States Houston Texas United  States Fort Worth Texas United  States San Antonio Texas United  States