Junior Structural Engineer – Bridges & Buildings (Hybrid)

Fortescue Metals Group; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO (Paid Time Off)

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. seeks an entry-level Structural Engineer in West Des Moines, IA to work on bridges and infrastructure. You’ll perform evaluations, create calculations, and contribute to CAD drawings under senior guidance.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, develop practical design solutions, and advance from basic tasks to more complex projects with mentorship and a hybrid work policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering required or equivalent.
• Knowledge of bridge design practices from internships or coursework.
• Experience with Windows OS and CAD software preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze bridges and structural systems for various projects.
• Prepare plans, calculations, and cost estimates under supervision.
• Contribute to engineering drawings and specifications documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes.
• Assess structures with varying complexity and ensure accuracy.
• Progress from basic design tasks to more involved projects.

Skills

Bridge design knowledge

Communication skills

CAD software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. seeks an entry-level Structural Engineer in West Des Moines, IA to work on bridges and infrastructure. You’ll perform evaluations, create calculations, and contribute to CAD drawings under senior guidance.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, develop practical design solutions, and advance from basic tasks to more complex projects with mentorship and a hybrid work policy.