Senior Structural Engineer – Substation

Jacobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase at a discount

Deferred compensation options

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior structural engineer with a strong background in electrical utility projects. The role focuses on leading design reviews for substations, transmission, and generation facilities, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with global project teams.

Candidates should have a PE license (preferred) and 10+ years of experience in structural engineering within energy infrastructure. Proficiency with Mathcad, RISA, and STAAD is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering from an accredited university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering, preferably for electrical utility clients, with experience in electrical substation, transmission and distribution, or thermal generation facilities.
• Experience in structural engineering aspects of utility projects, focusing on designs for structures typically used within an electrical substation and/or related energy infrastructure.
• Proficient in structural analysis tools such as Mathcad, RISA, STAAD, STAAD Foundation, RISA3D, RISA Foundation, LPile, etc.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with multi-disciplinary global project teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to a learning environment, support fellow engineers, and participate in mentorship activities.
• Support the team in fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and reflects Jacobs’ Culture of Caring.
• Provide technical direction and review of designs developed by intermediate and entry-level engineers.
• Review existing client standards for incorporation into program and project delivery.
• Review designs for cost-saving opportunities and consistency.
• Develop conceptual designs and scopes of work for projects undergoing regulatory approvals.
• Respond to contractor requests for information (RFI).
• Attend and participate in project pre-bid meetings.
• Perform technical reviews of bids received and recommend the most qualified bid.
• Attend construction kickoff meetings.
• Lead constructability meetings with the construction oversight team.
• Guide the project through engineering activities in the stage gate process.
• Review as-built drawings and approve them when finalized.

Skills

Structural analysis

Team mentorship

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

Mathcad

RISA

STAAD

STAAD Foundation

RISA3D

RISA Foundation

LPile

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with multi‑disciplinary global project teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to a learning environment, support fellow engineers, and participate in mentorship activities.
• Support the team in fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and reflects Jacobs’ Culture of Caring.
• Provide technical direction and review of designs developed by intermediate and entry‑level engineers.
• Review existing client standards for incorporation into program and project delivery.
• Review designs for cost‑saving opportunities and consistency.
• Develop conceptual designs and scopes of work for projects undergoing regulatory approvals.
• Respond to contractor requests for information (RFI).
• Attend and participate in project pre‑bid meetings.
• Perform technical reviews of bids received and recommend the most qualified bid.
• Attend construction kickoff meetings.
• Lead constructability meetings with the construction oversight team.
• Guide the project through engineering activities in the stage gate process.
• Review as‑built drawings and approve them when finalized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering from an accredited university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering, preferably for electrical utility clients, with experience in electrical substation, transmission and distribution, or thermal generation facilities.
• Experience in structural engineering aspects of utility projects, focusing on designs for structures typically used within an electrical substation and/or related energy infrastructure.
• Proficient in structural analysis tools such as Mathcad, RISA, STAAD, STAAD Foundation, RISA3D, RISA Foundation, LPile, etc.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about—medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees may also receive additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered.