Entry Level Software Engineering Professional - Summer 2026

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
We are searching for an Entry-Level Software Engineer to join our Advanced Facilities team in Portland, OR. In this role you will assist with software, systems, and network engineering tasks. You’ll contribute to the requirements, design, implementation, integration, and support of software and associated documentation for new, upgraded, and existing facilities. You’ll navigate fluid functional requirements throughout the project’s life cycle. Additionally, you’ll play a crucial part in configuration management, product build, deployment, and seamless integration of work items from remote development teams.
As part of a crossfunctional team, you will apply engineering principles to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineering. You will be supported and mentored while you learn new engineering methods and incorporate them into work processes. We will expect you to seek feedback while you apply internal or industry best practices to improve technical solutions and demonstrate skill in time management as you complete software projects in a cooperative team environment.
You’ll be accountable for the schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule. You’ll work with a multi-discipline, highly interactive team to establish to meet the needs of our clients.
You’ll also take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team.
If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.
Here's what you'll need

• Degree in Software or Computer Engineering, computer Science or another closely related field
• visa sponsorship now or in the future is not available for this role

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 medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $62,500.00 to $95,000.00. 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 April 01, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.
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.
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