Senior Structural Engineer – Data Center Lead (Hybrid)

Jacobs; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/vision/dental covered

401(k) and stock programs

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior structural engineering expert to lead a portfolio of data center projects. You will guide structural delivery, communicate with clients and management, and set technical direction while mentoring teams across design-build workflows.

The role emphasizes senior leadership, cross-team collaboration, and delivering high-performance infrastructure with a focus on constructability and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering and PE licensure.
• 15+ years of professional structural engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain registrations in additional states.
• Experience with CAD and structural analysis software.
• Knowledge of design codes and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering efforts across data center projects.
• Mentor structural leads and coordinate with engineering teams.
• Speak with clients and management on project status.
• Guide design strategy and delivery within design-build framework.
• Review complex projects and ensure code-compliant solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Problem solving

Communication

Contract management

Team mentoring

General management

Travel readiness

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer

Master of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Revit

MicroStation

S3D

RISA

RamSS

STAAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior structural engineering expert to lead a portfolio of data center projects. You will guide structural delivery, communicate with clients and management, and set technical direction while mentoring teams across design-build workflows.

The role emphasizes senior leadership, cross-team collaboration, and delivering high-performance infrastructure with a focus on constructability and reliability.