Structural Engineer (Cities & Places

Structural Engineer

Jacobs Cities & Places is seeking a talented Structural Engineer based out of Bellevue or Seattle, WA, to support the design and delivery of low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise building projects across the Pacific Northwest and Inland Northwest. We are looking for someone with a strong technical foundation, a clear interest in mass timber and hybrid structural systems, and a desire to contribute to high-performing, design-forward projects in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

This role is ideal for a motivated engineer who wants to grow in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and help shape buildings that are technically rigorous, resilient, and meaningful to the communities they serve.

• Contribute to structural design for a range of building types, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, civic, education, and institutional projects
• Support engineering analysis and documentation for low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise structures using concrete, steel, wood-frame, mass timber, and hybrid systems
• Participate in the development of framing concepts, gravity and lateral systems, and building structural strategies from early design through construction
• Assist with structural calculations, modeling, and coordination of drawings and specifications
• Work closely with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants to deliver well-integrated building solutions
• Support project teams in addressing Pacific Northwest design considerations, including seismic design, lateral force-resisting systems, wind, gravity loading, and constructability
• Contribute to mass timber pursuits and projects by helping evaluate system selection, connection strategies, coordination requirements, prefabrication opportunities, and code considerations
• Participate in internal and external meetings and communicate technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Help advance quality, innovation, and sustainability in structural design practice

• Brings strong technical fundamentals and a willingness to learn quickly
• Understands that structural engineering is not only about calculations, but about enabling architecture, performance, and buildability
• Can speak the language of mass timber with confidence and curiosity
• Contributes thoughtfully to resilient, code-compliant, and elegant structural solutions
• Works well with architects and integrated design teams, not in isolation
• Brings energy, accountability, and a solutions-oriented mindset to project delivery

• Work on meaningful projects that shape communities across the region
• Be part of an integrated team that values design, technical rigor, and innovation
• Grow your expertise in mass timber, sustainable design, and high-performance buildings
• Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers, and project leaders across a broad range of market sectors
• Build your career in a practice that values both design ambition and delivery excellence

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis
• 10 to 15 years of relevant structural engineering experience in building design
• Engineer-in-Training certification, or ability to obtain quickly
• Familiarity with structural design in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, including applicable building codes and regional seismic requirements
• Experience contributing to building projects across multiple scales, including low-rise, mid-rise, and ideally high-rise structures
• Working knowledge of concrete, steel, wood-frame, and lateral system design
• Demonstrated interest in mass timber, CLT, glulam, DLT, or hybrid timber systems
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software commonly used in building practice
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer license preferred, or clear path toward licensure
• Project experience in the Pacific Northwest or similar seismic regions
• Exposure to Types I, II, III, Type IV, tall wood construction
• Understanding of embodied carbon considerations, material efficiency, and sustainable structural design
• Familiarity with coordination challenges and opportunities related to prefabrication and modular construction
• Interest in contributing to technical excellence, thought leadership, and client-facing pursuits

Posted Salary Range:
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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.

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