Vertical Structures Engineer (Mid-Level)

Industry

Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow. By solving the world's most critical infrastructure and built environment challenges, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that create lasting value for our clients and communities.

As a Mid-Level Structural Engineer within our Vertical Structures team, you will contribute to the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects. These may include commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities, structural retrofits, equipment support structures, and new steel and concrete building systems. You will work alongside experienced structural engineers, designers, and multidisciplinary project teams while continuing to expand your technical expertise and professional leadership skills.

In this role, you will be responsible for applying structural engineering principles to projects of varying size and complexity while supporting project delivery, technical excellence, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for steel, concrete, masonry, and foundation systems.
• Develop calculations, design documents, technical reports, and engineering deliverables.
• Create and review structural analysis models using industry-standard software.
• Design building structures to applicable building codes and industry standards, including seismic requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and other disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Support construction activities through responses to RFIs, submittal reviews, and field engineering support.
• Prepare quantity take-offs, scope development documents, engineering estimates, and project schedules as required.
• Participate in design reviews, quality assurance processes, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Collaborate with Jacobs' Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teams to deliver projects efficiently and consistently across multiple offices and regions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance as experience and project needs allow.
• At Jacobs, you'll be empowered to grow your technical capabilities, expand your project leadership responsibilities, and develop lasting relationships with clients and colleagues while contributing to meaningful projects that improve the built environment.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering emphasis, or a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional structural engineering experience.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license and ability to obtain registration in additional states as required.
• Experience in the analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures.
• Working knowledge of seismic design principles and application of ASCE 7 and applicable building codes.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA-3D, STAAD.Pro, ETABS, SAP2000, or similar programs.
• Experience with CAD and BIM software, including AutoCAD and Revit.
• Working knowledge of ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, IBC, and other applicable industry codes and standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Master of Science in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, energy, water, or advanced facilities projects.
• Experience with equipment anchorage, nonbuilding structures, pipe racks, equipment support structures, and conventional or deep foundation systems.
• Familiarity with performance-based or nonlinear seismic analysis methodologies.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing engineering deliverables.
• Ability to lead small project teams, prioritize workload effectively, and deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget.
• Experience working directly with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

104,100.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

143,100.00

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 $104,100.00 to $143,100.00. 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 August 17, 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
San Francisco	California	United States
Oakland	California	United States