Lead Seismic Structural Engineer — Hybrid, California

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. seeks a California-licensed Structural Engineer (SE) to lead seismic-focused projects, mentor teams, and advance Jacobs’ seismic practice across California and the Western United States.

The role requires strong expertise in CBC/IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, and seismic design with experience as Engineer of Record and technical lead for complex vertical-building projects. Hybrid work with travel within CA is required.

Qualifications

• California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Master of Science in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience focused on vertical building projects.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record and technical lead for complex projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in CBC, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, and California seismic requirements.
• Experience with performance-based seismic design, advanced dynamic analysis, nonlinear analysis, ASCE 41 evaluations, seismic retrofit, and existing building assessments.
• Proficiency with ETABS, SAP2000, PERFORM‑3D, RAM, SAFE, or similar platforms.
• Strong leadership, client engagement, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis, design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of complex building projects.
• Act as Engineer of Record for major building projects through planning, design, construction, and project delivery.
• Prepare and review calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Mentor engineers and designers while promoting technical excellence.
• Collaborate with architects, owners, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support client development, pursuits, proposals, and technical presentations.
• Serve as a technical leader for seismic engineering, performance‑based design, and resiliency initiatives.
• Perform advanced linear and nonlinear analysis using industry‑leading tools.
• Lead ASCE 41 seismic evaluations and retrofit designs.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Communication

Seismic engineering

Performance-based design

Structural analysis

Education

Master of Science in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with structural emphasis

California Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

PERFORM-3D

RAM

SAFE

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. seeks a California-licensed Structural Engineer (SE) to lead seismic-focused projects, mentor teams, and advance Jacobs’ seismic practice across California and the Western United States.

The role requires strong expertise in CBC/IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, and seismic design with experience as Engineer of Record and technical lead for complex vertical-building projects. Hybrid work with travel within CA is required.