University of South Carolina student Solomon Jacobs spent his internship immersed in the fast-paced world of global engineering and construction—serving as an IT Operations Specialist at Fluor Corporation in Greenville.
As an Integrated Information Technology major, Solomon was drawn to Fluor’s scale and complexity. The internship gave him a firsthand look at how large organizations deliver infrastructure projects across the world and how IT plays a crucial role in supporting those efforts.
“Working at a humongous company like Fluor was extremely attractive to me,” Solomon said. “It was very interesting to observe how Fluor coordinates all of their various departments like engineering, design and planning to complete megaprojects on time by a designated deadline.”
“It’s a complex machine and understanding how all the moving parts work together to deliver results will be invaluable to me and create valuable experience. This has been a fantastic opportunity for me to learn and grow professionally.”
Solomon’s internship was made possible through the South Carolina Internship Program (SCIP)—a partnership between the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, SC Future Makers, and the University of South Carolina. The program helps students access paid internship opportunities in high-demand industries while also providing funding to help offset costs like housing, travel, and relocation.
“The SCIP program greatly helped me afford this internship,” Solomon shared. “Moving to an entirely different city is extremely burdensome on my family’s finances, but this program made it more attainable.”
Outside of the classroom, Solomon is deeply involved in student leadership and professional development. He’s served as President of USC’s student chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), where he works to create opportunities for fellow students in STEM through mentorship, networking, and community engagement. His leadership with NSBE reflects his commitment to advancing diversity and excellence in the engineering and technology fields.
Looking ahead, Solomon plans to pursue the one-year MBA program at the Darla Moore School of Business after graduation, continuing to build on the strong foundation his internship helped establish.