Structural Engineer - Cities & Places

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Cities & Places

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

We share a common purpose - to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we're excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. We design some of the most complex facilities being constructed today from conceptualization through construction support. The key to our success is our culture of continuous improvement, innovation, team-oriented work practices, inclusion and diversity, and respect for everyone. If you are up the challenge and interested in turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good, then Jacobs is where you belong.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Structural Engineer in Dallas or Fort Worth, TX.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, competently perform conventional aspects of Structural Engineering analysis and design
• With guidance and direction, develop judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Develop engineering judgment and problem-solving skills, not hesitating to reach out to others for guidance or confirmation when questions arise
• Develop 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
• Performer - 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 escalate 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
• Task/Assignment Structural Lead: small to medium-sized projects
• Defining structural load paths and designing common structural elements along the load path
• Lead design of minor structures, such as platforms and small buildings

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Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in Structural Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of experience in structural engineering related to building (or similar structure) design
• Experience with US building codes including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI and AISC
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
• MS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering or MS degree in Structural Engineering
• Experience designing and analyzing traditional steel and concrete structures
• Experience in buildings and general industrial facilities
• Experience with STAAD, RAM, SAP2000, ETABS, or similar general-purpose or component-based structural analysis and design software
• Experience with Revit, Navisworks, and Bluebeam

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

78,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

122,750.00

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 $78,600.00 to $122,750.00. 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 October 28, 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

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