Your impact
You will work alongside Professional Engineers and designers, gaining exposure to a broad range of projects affecting the reginal transportation network. You will work with our team on tasks relating to project coordination, developing Contract Documents using computer-assisted design software, evaluation of existing facilities and so much more.
The Boston office of Jacobs seeks Co-op(s) to work in our Structural Transportation Group from July 2025 – December 2025, with potential to extend based upon available assignments.
- Employee will perform tasks under supervision of Bridge group staff.
- Work will be in a collaborative environment with tasks completed in an interactive setting with continuous guidance and support.
- Occasional tasks of a routine and repetitive nature may be required.
- Performance of a variety of duties for the structural department including drafting of construction plans, providing construction phase services (shop drawing and RFI review, preparation of meeting minutes), preparing geometric and structural design calculations, assisting in bridge, tunnel, and facility inspections (taking field notes, drafting and editing final reports) and other miscellaneous tasks.
- Exposure to various software packages including AutoCAD, Excel, Word, Adobe, Bluebeam, and Mathcad. Limited use of structural analysis software depending on available assignments.
- Work will include in office and field assignments. Please note in your application or resume if you have any limitations or preferences to perform only daytime, only nighttime, or both types of shifts in field.
Here's what you'll need
- Must be currently enrolled at an accredited university, a Civil Engineering major is required.
- Demonstrated interest in civil transportation projects or structures.
- Developing written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to work well in a group or team atmosphere.
- Excellent organization and developing critical thinking/problem solving skills.
- Must be willing to ask questions and organize thoughts or solutions during tasks.
- Strong time management and attention to detail.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher is required
