Telecommunications Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

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Your impact

Jacobs is seeking a motivated VDS (Voice/Data/Security) Engineering Intern to join our Federal team in Atlanta,GA. This internship offers hands-on experience in network, structured cabling (copper and fiber), security, and Wi-Fi design, and coordination with other “physical layer” related technologies within the pharmaceutical, data center, and commercial facility sectors.

As an intern with our team, you will assist the team developing and coordinating CAD and Revit models for government facilities, supporting the design of state-of-the-art building technology. We work with a myriad of client intelligent systems – information and communication technology (ICT), physical security such as access control and intrusion detection, and coordinate them with electrical, fire alarm and other interdisciplinary systems. Responsibilities include participating in design reviews and coordination meetings and creating real world designs for clients’ demanding deliverables.

This role will require you to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, electrical, fire protection and structural engineers to ensure model accuracy and coordination. You will also assist in developing and maintaining VDS standards and protocols specific to life sciences projects, support the preparation of client presentations and project visualizations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for VDS processes.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and great 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

• Current enrollment in a degree-seeking program in Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit software
• US Citizenship

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Previous internship experience in engineering or construction
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit software

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

50,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

60,000.00

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 $50,000.00 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 March 13, 2026. 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
Atlanta	Georgia	United States