Structural Engineer

Jacobs; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Jacobs, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, is seeking a Structural Engineering Professional to lead water and wastewater project designs. This role requires 10+ years of experience and strong communication skills, working collaboratively with engineers and designers. You will oversee structural analysis and ensure adherence to US building codes while developing innovative solutions.

The position offers a hybrid working policy, a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $170,000, and comprehensive health benefits to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Structural Engineering.
• Experience designing steel, masonry, and concrete structures.
• Knowledge of US building codes including IBC and AISC.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis and design for projects.
• Coordinate with other engineers and disciplines.
• Review construction submittals and RFIs.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Tools

STAAD

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

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 challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovation and lasting solutions for tomorrow. We endeavor to create a connected, sustainable world. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong.

The Reston, Virginia office is currently seeking a Structural Engineering Professional to join our interdisciplinary team for water/wastewater projects within the Washington DC Metro area and the Mid‑Atlantic region. As a Structural Engineering Professional, you will be an integral member of the design team, counted on to perform a significant portion of Structural analysis and design for our projects. You will need strong communication and interpersonal skills as you work closely with other Engineers and Designers within the structural discipline and in other disciplines. As part of this team, you will help develop design concepts, complete the analysis and design, and work with our Designers to get the structural requirements communicated on paper and in the model. You will primarily work in Water, Stormwater, and Wastewater facility design, however, the range for building typologies may include experience in Transportation, Science and Technology, Health Care, Corporate Commercial, Higher Education or Mission Critical facilities. It is expected that you have a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Structural Engineering, knowledge of multiple subject areas, experience with US building codes including wind and seismic provisions, understand how Structural design integrates with and impacts other disciplines, and are building an understanding of current business trends with industry issues and challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities

• As a Lead Structural Engineer for an assigned project
• Work with a team of Structural Engineers and Designers in the development of calculations, specifications, construction drawings, and the structural model.
• Fully understand all structural scope, recognize how that scope is both generated and impacted by other disciplines, and identify scope change.
• Attend project meetings and take an active role to help team resolve concerns and solve problems across all disciplines
• May be asked to act as the stamping Engineer of Record.
• Participate in and champion internal, cross-discipline, and external project quality reviews.
• Perform services during construction, including reviewing submittals, responding to contractor requests for information (RFIs), and performing site visits to the construction site as needed to help resolve construction issues.
• Conduct on-site condition assessment of existing structures and prepare technical memorandums summarizing observations and any required repair recommendations.
• Review shop drawings and respond to Requests for Information (RFI)
• Competently perform all aspects of Structural Engineering analysis and design
• Plan and conduct work requiring judgement in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria.
• Exercise sound engineering judgement and problem-solving skills, not hesitating to reach out to others for guidance or confirmation when questions arise.
• Possess knowledge of principles and practices of wind and seismic design, including ability to apply required provisions of the building code.
• Exhibit a high level of attention to detail and quality control
• Committed to Quality Assurance Checking your own work, reaching out to peers and seniors for review & guidance when questions arise.
• Perform calculation checking of other engineers' work.
• Managing workload and taking full ownership of assigned work
• Take complete ownership of your portion of the structural scope, reliably working to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Clearly define your own scope and develop your ability to forecast level of effort needed to complete that scope.
• Be ready to identify scope change and elevate it to your Design or Project Manager.
• Work in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner with strong attention to detail
• Developing leadership skills
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and/or mentorship to designers and less experienced engineers.
• Be proactive in advancing workflows, systems, and tools within the structural discipline. Embrace emerging technologies.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer License (PE) or Structural Engineer License (SE), with ability to gain licensing in other states across the US
• 10+ years of experience in Structural Engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with US building codes including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 350, and AISC, OSHA
• Experience designing and analyzing traditional steel, masonry, and concrete structures

Ideally, you’ll have

• Experience in Water/Wastewater or general Industrial Facilities
• Experience with STAAD, MathCad, TEDDS, RAM, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite

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.

The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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. Job posted on March 25, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.