Structural Engineering Professional

Industry

Cities & Places

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Your impact

Perform code research and load analysis, including lateral analysis for wind and seismic loads in accordance with applicable building codes. Prepare technical memorandums, calculation reports, and specifications with a high level of attention to detail and quality control. Perform structural calculations for foundation and superstructure elements such as beams, girders, columns, walls, braces, footings, and piers. Perform calculation checking of other engineers’ work and participate in peer reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance. Lead small to medium-sized tasks such as platforms and small buildings, taking ownership of scope, schedule, and quality requirements. Define structural load paths and design common structural elements along those paths. Attend project coordination meetings and establish internal task lists and schedules; proactively identify scope changes and escalate as needed. Create plan markups, sections, and details for BIM designers to incorporate into production models and drawings. Participate in quality control reviews and adjudicate quality control reviewer comments. Take initiative on tasks with ill-defined conditions of satisfaction, determining what is needed to meet project and client requirements. Forecast level of effort for assigned scope and manage workload to meet commitments in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner. Support development of judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Provide guidance to junior engineers or designers when appropriate and collaborate effectively with peers and senior engineers. Occasionally perform field walks to verify existing conditions or support construction activities. Utilize structural analysis and design software (e.g., RAM, SAP2000, ETABS) and coordinate with BIM tools such as Revit. Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and best practices within the team. 

Hybrid schedule is allowed.

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Here's what you'll need

REQUIREMENTS:  This position requires a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field (or foreign equivalent) and 2 years of work experience in the job offered or related Structural Engineering occupation.

As an alternative, employer will accept: a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field (or foreign equivalent) and 5 years of work experience in the job offered or related Structural Engineering occupation. 

SPECIFIC SKILLS:  

Expertise and knowledge of:

Design concrete and steel buildings and other structures. Design software (e.g., RAM, SAP2000, ETABS). Structural analysis and design principles and ability to create analytical models, input the loads and do the design based on reference codes. Non-linear time-history analysis and ability to perform non-linear analysis using computer software. ASCE 7, IBC, ACI 318, AISC 360, and other relevant codes and standards, including local codes. Bluebeam Revu skills for coordination, markups, and comments. AutoCAD for developing sketches. Microsoft Office Suite: Excel (including VBA macros), PowerPoint, Word, Visio. 

Must successfully pass FE Civil Exam.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

121,950.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

130,700.00

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 $121,950.00 to $130,700.00. 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 July 21, 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 .

Locations

City State Country
Dallas	Texas	United States