Lighting Design Intern - Summer 2027

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 are always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus.

We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference. As a Lighting Design Intern at our St Louis or Chicago office, you’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career. With direction from senior lighting designers, you’ll create MEP drawings with a focus on lighting systems for various building design projects using Revit and AutoCAD software.

Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so we can make an impact on the future – big and small, global and local. Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you unlock your professional potential – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions together. Here's what you'll need Working on obtaining a bachelors’ or degree from an accredited program in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs US Citizenship is required Ideally, you’ll also have 3.0 GPA or higher Rising Junior or Rising Senior Ability to communicate with all levels of management within Jacobs Basic knowledge of lighting design Basic knowledge of Revit and/or AutoCAD[RB6.1] Working knowledge of a lighting calculation software such as AGI32 Self-driven time management and organizational skills 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 $40,000.00 to $60,000.00; 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 August 24, 2026.

This position will be open for at least 3 days. At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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.

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