Civil Works Structural Engineer

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At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative solution leaders, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We’re seeking Engineers and Project Managers for several upcoming Civil Works projects. As a key member of our team, you’ll join our collaborative process providing our clients with award-winning planning, engineering, architectural design, construction management, and design-build project delivery. The ideal candidate is one who is passionate about Civil Works projects as well as traditional site civil design, with a keen interest in developing solutions that address our country’s water, resiliency, and disaster recovery challenges through measures such as floodwalls, tidal gates, dams, pump stations, and other waterfront infrastructure. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a team environment and coordinate project assignments with other engineers and technicians in and out of your discipline group, as well as with clients and end users in Federal Civilian and Department of Defense (DoD) government agencies.  

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Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture
• At least 7 years of related Civil Works experience
  • Civil - Hydraulics & Hydrology (H&H) studies, interior drainage modeling, site layouts and infrastructure design
  • Structural – floodwalls, piers, wharves, quays, tidal gates
  • Mechanical – pumps and pump stations
  • Electrical – pumps and pump stations
• Professional Licensure, PE or Registered Architect (RA) for engineering and architectural disciplines, respectively
• Working knowledge of UFC design codes
• US Citizenship

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification will be considered for Project Management position
• Demonstrated design and project management experience within Federal and/or DOD s
• Experience using one or more of the following design codes: AISC, ACI, AASHTO, ASCE, and PIANC
• Experience developing design packages including plan sets, specifications, and cost estimates
• Security clearance is preferred

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

132,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

232,600.00

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 $132,900.00 to $232,600.00. 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 May 29, 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.

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Locations

City State Country
Houston	Texas	United States