Entry Level Structural Engineer

We share a common purpose—to make the world more connected and sustainable—and we’re excited about the innovative ways we can help drive meaningful change. At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow, recognizing that our people are the key to making that vision a reality. If you’re passionate about turning abstract ideas into solutions that transform the world for good, enjoy solving complex challenges, and thrive working with local, national, and international teams to implement new ideas, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We are currently looking for a team focused and dedicated Entry Level Structural Engineer in one of our Pacific Northwest offices (Corvallis, OR, Boise, ID, Bellevue, WA). As a member of our team, you will actively be working with our network of structural engineers responsible for conventional design and design/build projects for water and wastewater clients. You will perform progressively complex structural calculations and analyses as design develop, while working with designers to communicate requirements through drawings and models. You will build a strong foundation in structural engineering fundamentals, including the analysis and design of vertical and lateral systems in compliance with applicable codes and standards, and understand how structural design integrates with other disciplines. Responsibilities include analysis, design, technical writing, construction drawing markup/detailing, and specification development. Under the supervision of experienced engineers, you will also evaluate structures and prepare plans, calculations, and cost estimates for a range of projects.

You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career. Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future - big and small, global and local.

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) licensure and desire to be on track to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) and Structural Engineer (SE) licensure

Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills

Strong communication (written and verbal), problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, OneNote, Teams)

U.S. Citizenship

Must live within commutable distance from one of the offices listed

Ideally, you’ll also have:

Experience with structural design and basic structural systems in steel, concrete, and masonry

Experience with commercial Structural Engineering software such as RAM, STAAD, SAP2000, or similar general purpose finite element analysis and design software

Familiarity with industry drafting software such as AutoCAD or Revit

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