Senior Structural Engineer – Hyperscale Data Centers Lead

Jacobs; West Memphis (AR); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior subject matter expert to lead structural engineering across a portfolio of data center projects. The role blends technical authority with client and contractor collaboration, directing design through construction while mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in structural engineering, proficiency with CAD and analysis software, and a drive to shape high-performance data center infrastructure within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer with multi-state eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality reviews of complex projects.
• Lead complex structural analyses and select appropriate methodologies.
• Develop and validate advanced structural models, establish modeling standards, mentor team members.
• Oversee calculations for member design and foundations, direct material take-offs and inputs, govern schedules and coordination.

Skills

Complex challenges

Problem solving

Client communication

Contract management

Travel readiness

CAD software

Leadership

Team mentoring

MS Teams

Bluebeam review

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Registered SE License

Tools

AutoCad

Revit

MicroStation

S3D

RISA

RamSS

STAAD

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior subject matter expert to lead structural engineering across a portfolio of data center projects. The role blends technical authority with client and contractor collaboration, directing design through construction while mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in structural engineering, proficiency with CAD and analysis software, and a drive to shape high-performance data center infrastructure within a hybrid work model.