Tunnelling – Summer Internship (Jul 2024)

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:

In your role as a Summer Intern, you will work as part of a diverse and highly skilled team of geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists, working alongside more senior team members to provide support and advice to the wider Jacobs business and clients.   

Training & development

During the 8-week summer 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.

• 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, inclusion powers the collective strength. The company believes differences can broaden perspectives, connections build confidence, and collaboration inspires growth. As part of the Culture of Caring, Jacobs unites employees across the globe to foster these differences and amplify each voice through the employee networks.

About you

Here’s what you’ll need:

• In your penultimate year of study and on track to complete a degree in Tunnel Engineering/Mining Engineering/Structural Engineering /Civil Engineering 
• A flexible and innovative self-starter who’s passionate about developing new skills 
• Enthusiasm and curiosity to apply your skills to solve real-world problems 

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

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