Architectural Intern

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Your impact

Jacobs is seeking an Architectural Intern to join our Aviation team based in Ontario, California. In this role, you’ll support airport projects that deliver innovative, practical solutions for complex challenges locally and worldwide. You’ll contribute to meaningful aviation infrastructure while gaining hands‑on experience in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

As an Architectural Intern, you’ll support the planning, coordination, and construction oversight of airside, landside, terminal, and facility improvement projects. This role blends academic knowledge with real‑world application and offers direct mentorship from experienced project managers, construction managers, engineers, and architects.

This is a part‑time, on‑site position (approximately 25 hours per week) working within an active airport environment.

Potential Role Responsibilities

• Assist with architectural/engineering design and construction support activities
• Contribute to design development, drawing production, and as‑built documentation
• Support plan, specification, and submittal reviews to verify design alignment
• Assist with constructability reviews and interdisciplinary coordination
• Track and log RFIs, submittals, and change documentation
• Participate in field observations and photo logs during construction
• Support coordination with designers, contractors, and airport stakeholders
• Assist with meeting materials, reports, documentation and technical summaries
• Perform additional project support tasks as assigned

Here's what you'll need

• In pursuit of a bachelor's or master’s degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited program

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketchup, Enscape or other 3D visualization tools
• Must live commutable distance from the office

Ideally you will also have

• Strong interest in aviation architecture or large public facilities
• Familiarity with LEED or sustainability concepts
• Understanding of architectural drawings, specifications, and building systems
• Experience with Bluebeam
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Willingness to work on‑site in an active airport environment
• Authorization to work in the country of employment without sponsorship
• A portfolio of recent academic or professional work

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

42,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

62,000.00

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 $42,000.00 to $62,000.00; 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 April 20, 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.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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
Ontario	California	United States