Senior Structural Engineer – Seismic & Resiliency (CA)

Jacobs; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a California-licensed Structural Engineer (SE) to lead seismic design and complex vertical-building projects. You will serve as Engineer of Record, mentor staff, and drive technical excellence across California and the Western US.

The role requires CBC/IBC proficiency, 10+ years of experience, and strong client engagement. It is a hybrid position with travel to client meetings and project sites throughout California.

Qualifications

• California PE license required.
• Master of Science in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience focused on vertical building projects.
• Experience as Engineer of Record and technical lead for complex projects.
• Proficiency with CBC, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, and California seismic requirements.
• Experience with performance-based seismic design, advanced dynamic analysis, nonlinear analysis, ASCE 41 evaluations, seismic retrofit, and existing building assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis, design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of complex building projects.
• Act as Engineer of Record for major building projects through planning, design, construction, and project delivery.
• Prepare and review calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Mentor engineers and designers while promoting technical excellence.
• Collaborate with architects, owners, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support client development, pursuits, proposals, and technical presentations.
• Serve as a technical leader for seismic engineering, performance-based design, and resiliency initiatives.
• Perform advanced linear and nonlinear analysis using industry-leading tools.
• Lead ASCE 41 seismic evaluations and retrofit designs.

Skills

Seismic engineering

Advanced structural analysis

Leadership

Communication

Client engagement

Education

Master of Science in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with structural emphasis

California PE license

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

PERFORM-3D

RAM

SAFE

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a California-licensed Structural Engineer (SE) to lead seismic design and complex vertical-building projects. You will serve as Engineer of Record, mentor staff, and drive technical excellence across California and the Western US.

The role requires CBC/IBC proficiency, 10+ years of experience, and strong client engagement. It is a hybrid position with travel to client meetings and project sites throughout California.