Structural Engineering Professional (39131)

Jacobs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 116,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy

Discount on company stock

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Structural Engineer in Denver, Colorado. This role involves analyzing and designing various projects, mentoring junior staff, and providing technical guidance. A Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and PE/PEng are required, along with a minimum of 4 years of structural engineering experience. The position offers a competitive salary from $85,000 to $116,800, medical benefits, and unlimited PTO. Applicants should have knowledge of US building codes and experience with structural analysis software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Experience with US building codes including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI and AISC.
• Experience designing and analyzing traditional steel and concrete structures.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering analysis and design tasks.
• Manage workload and commitments effectively.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and designers.

Skills

Structural Engineering analysis

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer License (PE/PEng)

MS degree in Civil Engineering preferred

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, competently perform all conventional 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 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 lateral analysis and design (wind and seismic), 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 your 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
• 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
• Developing leadership skills
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and/or mentorship to designers/drafters and less experienced engineers
• Be proactive in advancing workflows, systems, and tools within the structural discipline; embrace emerging technologies

Working Conditions and Requirements

• Your home location must be in USA Southwest Region (AZ, CA, CO, HI, NM, NV, UT)
• Employee to provide internet service as required at home to effectively meet project performance requirements

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer License (PE/PEng)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in structural engineering
• Experience with US building codes including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI and AISC
• Experience with Structural Engineering analysis software, Navisworks and Bluebeam
• Experience designing and analyzing traditional steel and concrete structures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering or MS degree in Structural Engineering
• Experience in semi‑conductor industrial or general industrial facilities
• Experience leading small teams

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.

The base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $116,800.00. 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.