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Jacobs Architectural Intern in Ontario, California
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
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
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.