Entry Level Structural Engineer - FED/STL

Jacobs; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an entry-level Structural Engineer in St. Louis, MO to support the Federal Buildings team on challenging projects.

You’ll design from new multi-building complexes to historic renovations, with mentorship from senior engineers and hands-on exposure to analysis, modeling, and construction documents. Ideal candidates bring ABET‑accredited civil/architectural engineering focus, EIT, internship experience, and familiarity with BIM 360, Revit, ETABS, RISA, or RAM.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Civil or Architectural Engineering with an ABET-accredited program.
• MS degree with Structural emphasis from ABET-accredited program is a plus.
• EIT credential is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structural design for federal buildings and renovation projects.
• Support technical quality of engineering tasks and construction document creation.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers and designers across disciplines.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

ABET-accredited program

Civil or Architectural Engineering

EIT

Tools

BIM 360

Revit

ETABS

RISA

RAM

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 currently searching for an Entry Level Structural Engineer to join our Federal Buildings team in St. Louis, MO, working on projects thatenable the heart of our clients' business.

As a part of our team you can expect to design everything from new, multi-building complexes to intricate historic structure renovations! We'll rely on you to support our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion. With mentorship and guidance from our Professional Engineers and technical experts, you'll be accountable for technical quality of engineering tasks and construction document creation. Expect to push yourself as you perform increasingly complex calculations and analysis as the structural design is developed, working with our Designers to get the structural requirements communicated on paper and in the model. You will build a strong understanding of principles of analysis and design of vertical and lateral structural systems in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

To be successful in this position you will need strong communication and interpersonal skills as you work closely with your Structural Lead, Project Managers, Professional Engineers, and Designers across different disciplines. The ideal candidate will exhibit a high level of attention to detail and quality control, being committed to checking their own work and reaching out to peers and seniors for guidance when questions arise. A proactive attitude demonstrating independent initiative, creative problem-solving and eagerness to learn, while remaining dedicated to teamwork is key in this role.

Bring your technical knowledge, creativity, and curiosity to our team and we'll help you evolve, grow, and succeed in your career!

Here's what you'll need

• United States Citizenship, those candidates with CPT work authorization are unable to be considered
• Currently enrolled in a degree seeking program in Civil or Architectural Engineering, with a clear emphasis on Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Working knowledge of MS Office programs, specifically excel
• Previous relevant internship experience
• Live within a commutable distance from our Jacobs office (approximately 50 miles of office)

Ideally, you will have

• MS degree program in Structural, Architectrual, or Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 3.0+ GPA
• EIT
• have previous internship experience analyzing traditional steel and concrete structures.
• working experience with software such as BIM 360, Revit, ETABS, RISA, and/or RAM
• familiarity with US building codes
• Familiarity with graphical programming and scripting (e.g. Dynamo, Python, etc.)

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 a 401(k) plan, as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $90,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 September 04, 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.