Structural Engineer - Cities & Places

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a passionate Structural Engineer for our Boise, Idaho office. You will deliver structural design (mass-timber, steel, concrete) for educational and healthcare campuses, data centers, and more, across the United States and globally.

You'll perform analysis, prepare drawings and specs, and lead projects within a multidisciplinary team, advancing technically and professionally in a world‑leading engineering practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with structural emphasis and P.E. license.
• Experience leading structural design for infrastructure/building projects.
• Experience with US building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC) and multi‑discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for varied facilities.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings and specifications.
• Lead projects and coordinate with design teams.
• Provide construction support and ensure resilient, sustainable solutions.

Skills

Lead structural engineer

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Construction support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis)

Professional Engineering Registration (P.E.)

Master's degree in structural engineering

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're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical infrastructure, environmental and community challenges. Our Cities & Places team partners with clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient facilities that improve the way people live, work and learn. Through collaborative delivery approaches, including design/bid/build, design-build and Integrated Project Delivery, we help solve complex challenges and create lasting value for communities around the world. If you're interested in turning complex challenges into practical solutions that transform communities for the better, Jacobs is where you belong.

We're seeking a passionate and motivated Structural Engineer to join our office in Boise, Idaho. As an integral member of our Cities & Places team, you'll deliver structural engineering solutions (mass-timber, steel, concrete) for educational and healthcare campuses, data centers, water and wastewater infrastructure, advanced manufacturing facilities and other complex facility projects across the United States and globally.

In this role, you'll contribute to all phases of project delivery, from planning studies and design through construction support. You'll perform structural analysis and design, prepare technical reports, construction drawings and specifications that promote resilient and sustainable solutions that provide lasting value for our clients.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, architects, project managers and technical leaders while leading and collaborating across multidisciplinary design teams and growing your technical and professional capabilities within one of the world's leading engineering consultancies. If you're up for the challenge, we've been looking for someone just like you.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis
• Professional Engineering Registration (P.E.)
• At least5 -10 years relevant professional experience for infrastructure and building-related design projects
• Ability to perform as a lead structural engineer
• Experience working in a multi-discipline teamwith excellent oral and written communication skills
• Construction support services experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with US building codes include IBC, ASCE 7, AISC

Ideally, you'll also have

• Master's degree in structural engineering
• Project Management Experience

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 a 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 $87,700.00 to $137,050.00. 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 November 06, 2026. 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.