Senior Structural Engineer, AI Data Center Infrastructure

Jacobs; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is hiring a senior subject matter expert for its Data Center team in the United States. You will lead structural engineering across data center projects, guiding design direction and ensuring constructible solutions while collaborating with clients and contractors.

The role blends deep technical authority with leadership, mentoring, and clear communication across diverse teams to deliver high-performance infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in civil/structural engineering with PE license.
• Extensive experience in structural engineering for large facilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering for data center projects, new builds and retrofits.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver robust, code-compliant designs and technical governance.
• Engage with clients and upper management on project status.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project leadership

Client communication

CAD software

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

S3D

RISA

RamSS

STAAD

Job description

Jacobs is hiring a senior subject matter expert for its Data Center team in the United States. You will lead structural engineering across data center projects, guiding design direction and ensuring constructible solutions while collaborating with clients and contractors.

The role blends deep technical authority with leadership, mentoring, and clear communication across diverse teams to deliver high-performance infrastructure.