Structural Engineer

Jacobs; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a talented Structural Engineer to join our project delivery team supporting Advanced Facilities projects in Kuala Lumpur. You will contribute to structural analysis, design, and project delivery, collaborating with leads, engineers, designers, and other disciplines to develop practical engineering solutions.

Responsibilities include preparing calculations, applying seismic design provisions, and ensuring quality while meeting schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization or experience in Structural Engineering.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and design fundamentals.
• Experience working with building structures and structural engineering projects.
• Working knowledge of U.S. building codes and seismic design provisions.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, workload, and project commitments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering analysis and design for a variety of projects.
• Support the development of structural design concepts and detailed engineering solutions.
• Apply engineering principles, procedures, and design criteria to project work.
• Develop and apply knowledge of structural engineering fundamentals, including seismic design requirements and building code provisions.
• Coordinate effectively with internal project teams across multiple disciplines.
• Prepare, review, and check engineering calculations and technical deliverables.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and quality control standards.
• Manage assigned scope of work while meeting project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Identify risks, scope changes, and technical issues, escalating when appropriate.
• Demonstrate initiative in solving engineering challenges and seeking guidance when needed.

Skills

Structural analysis

Design fundamentals

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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 seeking a talented and motivated Structural Engineer to join our project delivery team supporting Advanced Facilities projects. In this role, you will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary design team responsible for structural analysis, design, and project delivery. You will collaborate closely with Structural Leads, Engineers, Designers, and other disciplines to develop innovative and practical engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering analysis and design for a variety of projects.
• Support the development of structural design concepts and detailed engineering solutions.
• Apply engineering principles, procedures, and design criteria to project work.
• Develop and apply knowledge of structural engineering fundamentals, including seismic design requirements and building code provisions.
• Coordinate effectively with internal project teams across multiple disciplines.
• Prepare, review, and check engineering calculations and technical deliverables.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and quality control standards.
• Manage assigned scope of work while meeting project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Identify risks, scope changes, and technical issues, escalating when appropriate.
• Demonstrate initiative in solving engineering challenges and seeking guidance when needed.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization or experience in Structural Engineering.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and design fundamentals.
• Experience working with building structures and structural engineering projects.
• Working knowledge of U.S. building codes and seismic design provisions.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, workload, and project commitments effectively.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous learning.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments is preferred.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better.