Senior Structural Engineer, Data Center – Hybrid Role

Jacobs; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior subject matter expert to lead structural engineering for data center projects, including new builds and retrofits. You will drive technical direction and mentor teams while coordinating with clients and upper management.

The role is heavily client-facing, offering opportunities to expand technical authority, grow leadership presence, and shape Design-Build delivery across multiple projects in a national footprint.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly identify complex challenges, solve problems, communicate solutions and direct junior and senior staff on best practices.
• Understand the complexities of large contracts and different contract structures and manage change orders.
• Experience with multiple building materials and the ability to discuss subjects with executives without notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering efforts across a portfolio of data center projects, including new builds and retrofits.
• Coordinate with structural teams and mentor leads to ensure delivery excellence.
• Speak with clients and upper management on project status and technical direction.
• Guide design delivery and support Design-Build methodologies.

Skills

Technical leadership

Contract management

Client communication

PE license

CAD software

Structural analysis

Codes knowledge

Building codes

MS Office/Teams

Travel readiness

Bluebeam review

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Registered SE License

Tools

AutoCad

Revit

MicroStation

S3D

RISA

RamSS

STAAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior subject matter expert to lead structural engineering for data center projects, including new builds and retrofits. You will drive technical direction and mentor teams while coordinating with clients and upper management.

The role is heavily client-facing, offering opportunities to expand technical authority, grow leadership presence, and shape Design-Build delivery across multiple projects in a national footprint.