Entry Level Structural Engineer

Jacob; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO - Paid Time Off

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group is seeking an entry-level Structural Engineer to contribute to conventional design and design/build projects for water and wastewater clients. You will perform progressively complex structural calculations and analyses, communicate requirements via drawings and models, and build a strong foundation in structural engineering fundamentals under experienced engineers.

You’ll have mentorship opportunities to grow your career, with a hybrid work policy that blends Jacobs

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) licensure and desire to be on track to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) and Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, OneNote, Teams).
• Must live within commutable distance of the Corvallis office.
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Perform progressively complex structural calculations and analyses for design development.
• Communicate requirements through drawings and models with designers.
• Build foundation in structural engineering fundamentals and integration with other disciplines.
• Evaluate structures and prepare plans, calculations, and cost estimates for projects.

Education

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

EIT or EI licensure or on track to PE/SE licensure

Tools

RAM

STAAD

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Revit

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 share a common purpose—to make the world more connected and sustainable—and we’re excited about the innovative ways we can help drive meaningful change. At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow, recognizing that our people are the key to making that vision a reality. If you’re passionate about turning abstract ideas into solutions that transform the world for good, enjoy solving complex challenges, and thrive working with local, national, and international teams to implement new ideas, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We are currently looking for a team focused and dedicated Entry Level Structural Engineer. As a member of our team, you will actively be working with our network of structural engineers responsible for conventional design and design/build projects for water and wastewater clients. You will perform progressively complex structural calculations and analyses as design develop, while working with designers to communicate requirements through drawings and models. You will build a strong foundation in structural engineering fundamentals, including the analysis and design of vertical and lateral systems in compliance with applicable codes and standards, and understand how structural design integrates with other disciplines. Responsibilities include analysis, design, technical writing, construction drawing markup/detailing, and specification development. Under the supervision of experienced engineers, you will also evaluate structures and prepare plans, calculations, and cost estimates for a range of projects.

You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career. Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small, global and local.

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain such authorization throughout their employment without employer sponsorship.

Here's what you'll need

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) licensure and desire to be on track to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) and Structural Engineer (SE) licensure
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills
• Strong communication (written and verbal), problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, OneNote, Teams)
• Must live within commutable distance of the Corvallis office
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience with structural design and basic structural systems in steel, concrete, and masonry
• Experience with commercial Structural Engineering software such as RAM, STAAD, SAP2000, or similar general purpose finite element analysis and design software
• Familiarity with industry drafting software such as AutoCAD or Revit

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 $74,700.00 to $101,200.00. 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 October 23, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .