VDS (Voice, Data, Security) Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a motivated VDS (Voice, Data, Security) Engineering Intern to join our Life Sciences team in Conshohocken, PA. 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. 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!

Key Responsibilities

The VDS intern will assist the team developing and coordinating CAD and Revit models for life sciences 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. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, electrical, fire protection and structural engineers to ensure model accuracy and coordination. The intern 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.

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science degree Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future
• 3.0 GPA or higher Ideally You’ll Also Have:
• Previous internship experience in engineering or construction
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit Software 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.

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