What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering Intern (Energy/Power) - Summer 2025 position at Jacobs?
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. We’re seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Energy and Power Solutions team in Chicago, IL.
You’ll have the opportunity to use your theoretical knowledge and apply it to solving today’s challenges. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide. You’ll be responsible for providing system design calculations and other related design services including coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural and engineering) under the guidance of more senior technical staff. You’ll also take ownership of the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team.
Some of the tasks you can expect to support are condition assessment of existing systems, feasibility and master plan studies and detailed design and construction oversite for power generation facilities, distribution systems and substations. You will also produce electrical calculations, reports and construction document packages that will be utilized for bidding and construction.
If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.
Here's what you'll need
Your impact
At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. We’re seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Energy and Power Solutions team in Chicago, IL.
You’ll have the opportunity to use your theoretical knowledge and apply it to solving today’s challenges. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide. You’ll be responsible for providing system design calculations and other related design services including coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural and engineering) under the guidance of more senior technical staff. You’ll also take ownership of the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team.
Some of the tasks you can expect to support are condition assessment of existing systems, feasibility and master plan studies and detailed design and construction oversite for power generation facilities, distribution systems and substations. You will also produce electrical calculations, reports and construction document packages that will be utilized for bidding and construction.
If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.
Here's what you'll need
- Currently enrolled in an ABET accredited Electrical Engineering Degree Program
- Strong analytical, conceptual, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- previous applicable internship experience
- completed 2 years of Bachelor's degree program
