Senior Structural Engineer, Data Center Leader | Hybrid Work

Jacobs; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchases

Unlimited PPTO

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior structural engineering expert to lead data center projects, guiding design delivery and coordinating across teams. You will mentor junior staff, engage with clients and executives, and influence project strategy to ensure high performance and constructability.

The role requires deep engineering expertise, stakeholder communication, and ability to travel 10–40% to client sites in the U.S. Hybrid working policy applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 15+ years of professional experience in structural engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer with ability to become registered in additional states.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across a portfolio of data center projects.
• Mentor structural leads and engage with clients and management as required.
• Lead complex structural analyses and ensure code compliant design solutions.
• Oversee calculations, material takeoffs, and scheduling across projects.

Skills

Complex problem solving

Executive communication

Team mentoring

Travel readiness

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCad

Revit

MicroStation

S3D

RISA

RamSS

STAAD

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior structural engineering expert to lead data center projects, guiding design delivery and coordinating across teams. You will mentor junior staff, engage with clients and executives, and influence project strategy to ensure high performance and constructability.

The role requires deep engineering expertise, stakeholder communication, and ability to travel 10–40% to client sites in the U.S. Hybrid working policy applies.