Physics – Intern (Rolling Intake)

About Jacobs

Jacobs is a global professional services company providing technical, professional, and construction services. The company offers solutions in various sectors, including infrastructure, water, environmental, government, healthcare, and more, contributing to various projects and initiatives worldwide.

Your role

About the opportunity:

Jacobs is looking for students in higher education studying Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Software to undertake specific short-term projects in mathematical methods development, software engineering, physics modeling, and validation.

• These projects will address some of the cutting-edge aspects of nuclear research to provide inputs to longer-term research projects for international customers.
• Students will be matched to the most suitable project for their current course of study and will have a dedicated internal mentor available as well
• Ideally, you will be in your final year of study, but all candidates will be assessed on their merits

The nuclear industry is moving away from traditional reactor designs to new small modular reactor (SMR) and advanced modular reactor (AMR) designs, with improved safety features and lower build costs. These new concepts bring exciting new modeling challenges requiring the introduction of innovative new mathematics, physics, engineering, and software engineering techniques. This role will present excellent opportunities for the development of skills and experience in physics and maths, particularly as applied to nuclear engineering. Locations will be at both the Warrington and Dorchester offices with some home working available.

Training & development

During the internship program, as a member of the Jacobs intern community, weekly presentations on key learning topics will be on offer and you’ll be invited to attend regular office events and competitions. A mentor will support your learning and facilitate opportunities to network across Jacobs, allowing you to gain as much out of the experience as possible.

Benefits

Jacobs' wellbeing programs and benefits put its people and their families first, giving them resources and support to be at their best.

• Weekly presentations on key learning topics
• You’ll be invited to attend regular office events and competitions
• A mentor will support your learning and facilitate opportunities to network across Jacobs
• Mental and physical health support
• Personalized financial counseling
• Continued investment in your career advancement
• Active employee networks and community systems
• Giving back and volunteering support
• e3: Driving the high-performance culture.
  • Engage. Learn to elevate your conversations and celebrate those around you.
  • Excel. Learn how to set your priorities and complete year-end performance discussions.
  • Elevate. Develop your career plan to shine your brightest.

Career progression

At Jacobs, there is no limit to what you can be and what you can achieve. Jacobs has launched a new learning experience designed to connect your ambitions with the learning opportunities that can help make them a reality. Jacobs learning portal supports your personal and professional growth with courses tailored to your role and career interests and curated content to help you prepare for your future.

Work-life balance

Work-life balance and flexibility are key focus areas for Jacobs. Jacobs recognizes that in addition to helping balance work and personal, flexible working increases morale, reduces absenteeism, and improves the retention and performance of employees.  The company is happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business. 

Culture & vibe

Jacobs' values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. The company puts people at the heart of the business and Jacobs truly believes that by supporting one another through the culture of caring, everyone succeeds. Jacobs values positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

About you

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Must be in higher education studying Engineering, Physics, Maths, Software, or similar subjects
• Ability to think innovatively and to solve complex problems
• Capacity to quickly and efficiently absorb new technical skills
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing with internal and external experts and customers
• Self-motivated, with an ability and desire to work collaboratively

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• youtube.com/@jacobsworldwide
• careers.jacobs.com/life-at-jacobs