Structural Engineering Professional

Jacobs; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO for salaried employees

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Structural Engineering Professional in the USA (hybrid/remote in the USA Southeast Region) to join a design team. You will perform structural analysis and design, develop concepts, and collaborate with engineers and designers to document requirements in papers and models.

You will grow in fundamentals of Structural Engineering, expanding across subjects while taking increasing responsibility. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
• Minimum 5 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, and AISC.

Responsibilities

• Perform conventional aspects of Structural Engineering and analysis.
• Develop engineering judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Communicate structural requirements to designers and other disciplines.
• Manage workload to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Identify scope changes and elevate to Structural Lead or Project Manager.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification

Professional Engineer License (preferred)

Tools

STAAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

Your impact

Our People & Places Solutions 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 society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Position Summary

As a Structural Engineering Professional, you will be an integral member of the design team, counted on to assist in the performance of Structural analysis and design for our projects. You will need strong communication and interpersonal skills as you work closely with your Structural Lead, other Structural Engineers and Designers, and 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.

It is expected that you are developing a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Structural Engineering, are gaining experience in multiple subject areas, and are learning how Structural design integrates with and impacts other disciplines. You will be given as much responsibility as you are willing to take, and your opportunities for career growth will be limited only by your own motivation, capabilities, and attitude.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, competently perform all conventional aspects of Structural Engineering and analysis
  • With guidance and direction, develop judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
  • Develop engineering judgement and problem-solving skills, not hesitating to reach out to others for guidance or confirmation when questions arise
  • Develop knowledge of principles and practices of 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 checking your own work, reaching out to peers and seniors for guidance when questions arise
  • Perform calculation checking of other engineers' work
• Take responsibility for managing workload, make and keep commitments, and take full ownership of assigned work
  • Take complete ownership of your portion of the structural scope, reliably working to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements
  • You may be given tasks with ill-defined conditions of satisfaction, in which case you will be expected to take the initiative to determine what is needed to meet the project and client needs
  • Clearly define you own scope and start to develop your ability to forecast level of effort needed to complete that scope.
  • Be ready to identify scope change and elevate it to your Structural Lead or Project Manager.
  • Recognize when help is needed, reaching out to peers and senior engineers for guidance
• Work in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner with strong attention to detail

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Able to perform field walks. Though not common, this may include climbing ladders, crawling under raised access floors, or walking/standing for extended periods of time.
• This position is considered hybrid/remote and may require you to either work in the nearest local office or from your home in USA Southeast Region (AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA)
• You may be asked to support work for/in other offices (possibly including Temporary Duty Assignments)

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in Structural Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
• Minimum of 5 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, and AISC

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer License
• Experience designing and analyzing traditional steel and concrete structures
• Experience in semiconductor industrial or general industrial facilities
• Experience with STAAD, Navisworks, and Bluebeam

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 $91,400.00 to $125,600.00. 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 April 29, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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