Entry Level Structural Engineer

Jacobs; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

PPTO

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs in Orlando, FL is seeking a driven Structural Engineer to join our Built Environment team. You will contribute to planning, engineering, and delivering state-of-the-art structures, collaborating with multi-discipline design teams and clients.

The role offers growth through challenging projects and exposure to industry software; hybrid work is available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US; a 3.0 GPA and EIT are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a Structural emphasis.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of US building codes including FBC/IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC.

Responsibilities

• Support built environment structural design projects in Orlando.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline design teams and clients.
• Contribute to planning, engineering, and delivery of state-of-the-art structures.

Skills

Word & Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

US building codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (Structural)

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Tools

RAM

STAAD

RISA

SAP

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

Our business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. We push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. We are looking for a driven and curious Structural Engineer to support our Built Environment team.

As a key member of our Orlando, FL office, you’ll get to grow your skills and join our collaborative team providing our clients with award-winning planning, engineering, architectural design, construction management, and design-build project delivery designing state of the art Structures. You’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally through challenging projects and working closely with our multi-discipline design teams, Senior Structural Engineers, and our clients.

Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

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.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a Structural emphasis
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills
• Strong communication (written and verbal), problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of US building codes including FBC/IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A 3.0 GPA
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or experience through internships or work that include design experience with concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and/or foundations
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• Experience with commercial Structural Engineering software such as RAM, STAAD, RISA, and SAP, or similar general-purpose finite element analysis and design software
• Familiarity with industry drafting software such as AutoCAD or Revit

Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

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 $58,656.00 to $85,000.00. 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 October 02, 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.

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.