Environmental Planning / Environmental Science Intern - California - Summer 2026

Environmental Planning and Science Intern

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.

We are searching for Environmental Planning and Science Interns to join our teams within California. Potential locations include : Irvine, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento. This is an exciting opportunity for you to impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. YOU are the future of our company. We'll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning as you bring fresh ideas to the table. As an intern with our Environmental Team you'll assist a team of project managers, scientists, planners, architects and engineers in delivering environmental services on time and within budget for world class projects. You'll work with a knowledgeable and supportive group of professional staff as you support office- and field-based activities for infrastructure, energy, water, transportation, federal, and state / local agency projects. You will contribute towards technical reports and memorandums, field surveys and sampling, participate in meetings, review regulations, supporting siting and routing, complete constraints analysis, support data management, and help develop processes. Up to 50% of time may be spent conducting fieldwork, with some of that being out of town travel.

We are seeking interns with an interest in the following disciplines : Natural Resources, Restoration / Nature Positive Solutions, Cultural Resources, GIS and Data Management, Public Engagement, Environmental Compliance, Sustainability, Resiliency, Environmental Impact Assessments, Landscape Architecture, Stream Restoration, and Land Use Planning.

Here's what you'll need :

• Currently enrolled in a degree seeking program for Environmental Science, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Botany, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Public Engagement / Communications, Planning Sustainability, or closely related field
• Must be at least a rising Junior
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to perform field work
• United States Citizenship

Ideally you will also have :

The base salary range for this position is $48,000.00 to $57,000.00; 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 20, 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 Irvine California United States San Francisco California United States Sacramento California United States San Diego California United States