Structural Engineer - Federal

Jacobs; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs in the Southeast is seeking a Structural Engineer to design structural systems for airports, government facilities, data centers and manufacturing facilities, collaborating with architects and engineers, and leading tasks or mentoring depending on experience.

The role sits in Federal Buildings, with US DoD contracts; requires PE license, MSCE, 5+ years, Revit, ETABS/RISA/RAM, US citizenship, and offers a hybrid policy, health benefits, 401(k), stock, and PPTO.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering (structural) is required.
• PE license is required and DoD experience is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of buildings-related structural design experience.

Responsibilities

• Design structural systems for airports, government facilities, data centers and manufacturing plants.
• Independently execute design tasks or lead technical efforts and mentor team members.
• Ensure code-compliant designs and manage scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Independent initiative

Mentor team members

Strong communication

US citizenship

Education

Master’s degree in civil engineering (structural)

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ETABS

RISA

RAM

Revit

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 helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing construction of state-of-the-art facilitiesthat are changing the world. Our business reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and our global society. We deliver fully integrated, interdisciplinary solutions to create resilient infrastructure to serve current and future generations.

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our team in the Southeast. Collaborating with our expert architects and engineers, you’ll design structural systems for a variety of building types including airports, government and mission-critical facilities, data centers, and large-scale manufacturing facilities. Depending on experience, you will either independently execute design tasks or lead technical efforts, mentor team members, and manage aspects of project delivery. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, code-compliant designs while balancing scope, schedule, and budget. Our global network provides access to subject matter experts and opportunities for cross-regional collaboration and travel.

The position is in the Federal Buildings Business Unit, and the project type is majority US Federal Government facilities that are contracted by Department of Defense clients (USACE, NAVFAC, etc.) as well as Federal Civilian clients to include NASA, FAA, GSA, OBO and Intelligence Community amongst many others. The design codes required for design calculations include IBC, ASCE, UFCs and local/client requirements.

Here’s what you'll need

• Master’s degree in civil engineering (BSCE) with a structural emphasis
• At least 5 years of relevant buildings-related structural design experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Proficiency with structural design and analysis software (e.g., ETABS, RISA, RAM)
• Thorough knowledge of building codes and standards (e.g., IBC, ASCE)
• Desire to take independent initiative and ownership of work
• United States Citizenship
• Experience with Revit

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Structural Engineer (SE) license
• Previous DoD experience, basic competency with Unified Facility Criteria (UFC), UFGS and other Government requirements
• Design Build experience and DBIA certification
• Clearance or ability to secure a clearance

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 $85,000.00 to $148,700.00. 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 September 30, 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.