Overview
On Site
USD 45,000.00 - 65,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Manufacturing
Mergers and Acquisitions
Technical Drafting
Access Control
Drawing
Testing
Quality Control
Communication
Work Ethic
Management
Mentorship
Value Engineering
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
AutoCAD
Electrical Engineering
MicroStation
Autodesk Revit
Distribution
Systems Design
Authorization
Training
Collaboration
Recruiting
Job Details
Market
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 an Electrical (Traction) Engineering Intern) to join our Transportation team in Boston, MA working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients' challenges locally and worldwide.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and be involved in a variety of engineering tasks for our Rail and Transit clients, including transit and rail traction power projects.
You'll support the group on area projects and provide assistance for technical design for project aspects such as traction power substation and distribution design, along with detailed engineering designs, and preparation of transit/rail contracts for construction. You'll work alongside a team of technicians and engineers, using standard electrical engineering practices for designs. You'll participate in power system studies for AC and DC electrified railway systems, computer simulations and studies including AC and DC systems, and site investigations in substations and along railroad tracks. You'll provide assistance in reviewing contractor shop drawing and testing submittals, preparing technical proposals, and actively participate in Quality Control of design for completeness and accuracy - you'll ensure we're doing better together!
This position demands a results-driven, client-focused professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong work ethic . You'll take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team. Your ability to manage your time and responsibilities effectively while maintaining a high standard work product will be instrumental in delivering successful project outcomes.
You'll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career. Working together, we'll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future - big and small, global and local.
If you're up for the challenge, we've been looking for someone just like you.
Here's what you'll need
Ideally, You'll Also Have:
Posted Salary Range: Minimum
45,000.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
65,000.00
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 $65,000.00; 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 September 18, 2025. 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
City State Country
Boston
Massachusetts
United States
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 an Electrical (Traction) Engineering Intern) to join our Transportation team in Boston, MA working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients' challenges locally and worldwide.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and be involved in a variety of engineering tasks for our Rail and Transit clients, including transit and rail traction power projects.
You'll support the group on area projects and provide assistance for technical design for project aspects such as traction power substation and distribution design, along with detailed engineering designs, and preparation of transit/rail contracts for construction. You'll work alongside a team of technicians and engineers, using standard electrical engineering practices for designs. You'll participate in power system studies for AC and DC electrified railway systems, computer simulations and studies including AC and DC systems, and site investigations in substations and along railroad tracks. You'll provide assistance in reviewing contractor shop drawing and testing submittals, preparing technical proposals, and actively participate in Quality Control of design for completeness and accuracy - you'll ensure we're doing better together!
This position demands a results-driven, client-focused professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong work ethic . You'll take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team. Your ability to manage your time and responsibilities effectively while maintaining a high standard work product will be instrumental in delivering successful project outcomes.
You'll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career. Working together, we'll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future - big and small, global and local.
If you're up for the challenge, we've been looking for someone just like you.
Here's what you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Standard Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- AutoCAD proficiency
Ideally, You'll Also Have:
- Experience in Electrical design
- Experience in MicroStation, Revit
- Experience in electrified railway (3rd rail or Overhead Contact System) substation and power distribution systems design
- 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
65,000.00
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 $65,000.00; 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 September 18, 2025. 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
City State Country
Boston
Massachusetts
United States
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