Structural Engineer

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 102,900 - 207,100; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a team-focused Structural Engineer to join our Northwest team in Boise, ID. You will actively lead design for water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, treatment facilities, and conveyance/storage systems, developing project reports, calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.

You will collaborate with local and national experts, manage time and budget, mentor junior staff, and utilize structural software such as STAAD.PRO, SAP2000, RAM Elements, and RAM

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a structural engineer.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Structural Engineer (S.E.), or eligible to obtain license within six months of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with municipal or industrial water and wastewater plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems.
• Alternative heavy civil (dams/hydroelectric), industrial or mining experience considered.
• Construction phase support for listed project types.
• Experience with multi-discipline project teams.
• Team oriented with ability to mentor and manage time/budget.
• Experience with structural design and analysis software and office review tools.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of project technical reports, calculations, construction drawings and specifications.
• Lead the design of water and wastewater facilities including pump stations and treatment facilities.
• Develop conveyance and storage system designs with support from experts.
• Collaborate with local and national teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Structural engineering

Leadership

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (structural emphasis)

Master's degree in structural engineering

Tools

STAAD.PRO

TEDDS

SAP2000

RAM Elements

RAM Structural System

Mathcad

Word

Excel

OneNote

Teams

Bluebeam

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs we are challenging today, to reinvent tomorrow and we understand our employees are the resource that will help us achieve that goal. If you enjoy solving challenges and working with local, national and international teams to implement new solutions, then you have the passion we need to reinvent tomorrow.

Position Overview

We are currently looking for a team focused and dedicated Structural Engineer to join our Northwest team. As a member of our team, you will actively be working with our network of structural engineers responsible for conventional design and design/build projects for water and wastewater clients. You’ll be challenged with leading and designing facilities such as water and wastewater pump stations, treatment facilities for water and wastewater plants and conveyance and storage systems. This role will require you to lead the development of project specific technical reports, calculations, construction drawings and technical specifications with the support of local and national experts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience working as a structural engineer
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Structural Engineer (S.E.), or eligible to obtain license through reciprocity within six (6) months of hire is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural engineering emphasis; master's degree in structural engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with municipal or industrial water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems
• Alternatively heavy civil (dams and hydro‑electric), industrial or mining experience will be considered
• Construction phase support services for the types of projects listed above
• Experience working in multi‑discipline project teams
• Team oriented with strong capability to learn, mentor, and work independently while managing time and budget
• Experience with structural design and analysis software (STAAD.PRO, TEDDS, SAP2000, RAM Elements, RAM Structural System, Mathcad)
• Experience with office programs (WORD, EXCEL, OneNote, Teams) and review software (Bluebeam)
• U.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $102,900.00 to $207,100.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

EEO Statement

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.

Additional Information

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Job posted on July 10, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.