Wastewater Maintenance Intern - Summer 2026

Water 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 assists public agencies and private entities with operations, maintenance and asset management of water and wastewater utilities, public works and industrial facilities. Throughout this internship, you will conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on wastewater treatment plant and related facilities equipment. If you have a genuine interest in environmental sciences and would like to have hands-on experience in serving the community while being a good steward of the environment, this is the internship for you!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in field operations & maintenance at a wastewater treatment facility managed by Jacobs
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on buildings, structures, grounds, machinery and equipment
• Replace packing in pumps or valves; replace bearings in motors, pumps and other equipment
• Examine equipment failures to identify causes and to prevent recurrences
• Install and set up new equipment
• Ensure the safety, health, and well-being of you and your team

Here's what you'll need

• Basic understanding of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to enter data into a maintenance data management system
• Candidate must be 18 years of age and, ideally, in pursuit of a degree or certificate program with an accredited university or technical college
• Ability to work outside for extended periods of time
• Safe work practices

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

32,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

45,000.00

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 $32,500.00 to $45,000.00; 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 February 20, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

City State Country
San Marcos	Texas	United States