Process Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Life Science 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

We're looking for a Process Engineering Intern who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business to join our Life Sciences team in Long Beach or San Francisco, CA.

Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on state-of-the-art projects, implementing, modifying and maintaining process designs, while assisting with the development of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).  You’ll have the opportunity to model and simulate complex processes, ensuring proper sequencing for unit operations, as well as develop process specifications. We’ll rely on you to direct activities ensuring that construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications, recognized codes and standards, and customer requirements – so we can make impacts on the world, big and small, global and local.  

You’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.  Under the guidance of professional engineers, architects, and other senior technical staff y ou will establish process design basis, develop process options and optimizations of selected design, and calculate and organize data for process flow sheets.  You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together. 

Here's what you'll need

• Enrollment in a degree seeking program in Chemical Engineering or closely related field
• familiarity with programs such as AutoCAD ASPEN-HYSYS, PipeFlo(Professional and Compressible), AFT Fathom, HTRI, WinGems, and SmartPlant (via coursework, internships or other learning paths)

Ideally, you’ll also have: 

• Working knowledge of ASPEN-HYSYS, PipeFlo(Professional and Compressible), AFT Fathom, HTRI, WinGems, and SmartPlant preferred
• Previous internship with a design engineering/ consulting company focused on Chemical Process Engineering

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

60,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

74,000.00

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 $60,000.00 to $74,000.00; 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 February 10, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

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

City State Country
Long Beach	California	United States
San Francisco	California	United States