Ports and Maritime Intern - Summer 2027

Industry

Transportation

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 a Ports & Maritime Intern to join our Pacific Northwest team in Bellevue, Washington for Summer 2027. This opportunity offers practical experience supporting port, maritime transportation, and waterfront infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients.

You will work alongside engineers, planners, environmental specialists, and other professionals on projects involving commercial ports, cargo and passenger terminals, shipyards, marinas, military facilities, and intermodal connections. Our work spans planning and feasibility studies, engineering and design, permitting, construction support, operations, and asset management.

Assignments may include research, data analysis, planning and design support, project documentation, and field activities. Depending on project needs, you may also gain exposure to sustainability, resilience, energy transition, technology, and stakeholder engagement. Tasks will reflect your area of study, skills, and interests, with guidance from experienced team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with research, data collection, planning studies, and basic technical analyses related to ports and maritime facilities.
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, drawings, cost estimates, schedules, and other project deliverables, as appropriate to your skills.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and participate in project meetings and coordination activities.
• Help document existing conditions, facility assets, infrastructure needs, and operational requirements.
• Contribute to planning, development, modernization, and asset management assignments for ports and waterfront facilities.
• Research industry practices, emerging technologies, and environmental and sustainability topics relevant to project needs.
• Assist with materials for client meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement.
• Participate in site visits and field activities as opportunities arise, following applicable safety requirements.

Here's what you'll need

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, environmental science, construction management, geography, business, public policy, supply chain management, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Ideally, You Will Have:

• 3.0 GPA
• Interest in ports, maritime transportation, infrastructure, logistics, or waterfront development.
• A previous internship related to Ports and Maritime
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

45,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

70,000.00

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 $45,000.00 to $70,000.00; 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 October 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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

CityStateCountryBellevueWashingtonUnited States