Senior Structural SME: Data Center Lead (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a senior structural engineering expert to lead a portfolio of data center projects, including new builds and retrofits. You will guide technical directions, mentor teams, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure high-performance, constructible designs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, design delivery, and the ability to communicate complex solutions to executives while maintaining schedule and budget commitments in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• 15+ years of professional structural engineering experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer with multi-state eligibility if needed.
• Proficiency with CAD software and structural analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering efforts for data center projects, including new builds and retrofits.
• Mentor structural leads and coordinate with clients and management.
• Direct junior and senior staff on best practices and project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

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

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a senior structural engineering expert to lead a portfolio of data center projects, including new builds and retrofits. You will guide technical directions, mentor teams, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure high-performance, constructible designs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, design delivery, and the ability to communicate complex solutions to executives while maintaining schedule and budget commitments in a hybrid work environment.