Data Center Structural SME — Senior Engineer

Jacobs

Troy (MI)

Hybrid

USD 170,000 - 233,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan
Unlimited PPTO (Personalized Paid Time
Stock purchase program
Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior subject matter expert in the Data Center team to lead structural engineering across a portfolio of data center projects. You will drive technical direction, ensure code-compliant and constructible designs, and collaborate across diverse teams.

This role blends technical leadership with client-facing responsibilities, mentoring staff, and shaping design delivery strategy. It offers opportunities to expand authority, partner with top clients, and grow within a hybrid,

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
  • Minimum 15 years of professional structural engineering experience.
  • Registered Professional Engineer or ability to become registered in additional states.
  • Proficiency with CAD software: AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, S3D.
  • Experience with structural analysis software such as RISA, RamSS or STAAD.
  • Knowledge of Building Codes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural engineering across data center projects (new builds and retrofits).
  • Develop and validate advanced structural models and establish modeling standards.
  • Oversee member design calculations and foundations, manage schedule governance.
  • Mentor junior and senior staff; coordinate with clients and management.

Skills

Structural engineering
Project leadership
Client communication
CAD software
Revit
AutoCAD
MicroStation
S3D

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD
Revit
MicroStation
S3D
RISA
RamSS
STAAD

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior subject matter expert in the Data Center team to lead structural engineering across a portfolio of data center projects. You will drive technical direction, ensure code-compliant and constructible designs, and collaborate across diverse teams.

This role blends technical leadership with client-facing responsibilities, mentoring staff, and shaping design delivery strategy. It offers opportunities to expand authority, partner with top clients, and grow within a hybrid,

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