Senior Data Center Structural SME (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert in its Data Center team to lead structural engineering across a portfolio of data center projects, including new builds and retrofits. You will shape design strategy, mentor teams, and coordinate with clients and management to deliver high‑performing infrastructure.

The role emphasizes delivering robust, constructible designs while navigating contractual challenges, travel up to 40%, and contributing to design-build delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering and 15+ years in structural engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer; ability to become registered in additional states.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering efforts across data center projects (new builds and retrofits).
• Mentor structural leads and collaborate with clients and upper management.
• Provide quality reviews and oversee calculations for member design and foundations.

Skills

Executive level communication

Contract management

Team leadership

CAD software: AutoCAD, Revit, MicroS

Structural analysis software: RISA,Ram

Building codes knowledge

MS Office & MS Teams

Travel readiness

Bluebeam review

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Master of Science in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCad

Revit

MicroStation

S3D

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert in its Data Center team to lead structural engineering across a portfolio of data center projects, including new builds and retrofits. You will shape design strategy, mentor teams, and coordinate with clients and management to deliver high‑performing infrastructure.

The role emphasizes delivering robust, constructible designs while navigating contractual challenges, travel up to 40%, and contributing to design-build delivery.