Entry Level Structural Engineer

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.

We are looking for a driven and curious Junior Structural Engineer to join our Cities and Places team in San Francisco, CA, working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of working in our San Francisco office 2‑3 days per week. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and be involved in a variety of engineering tasks for both private and public‑sector clients, including design, analysis, and maintenance of various structural systems such as buildings and other infrastructure projects.

In this position you’llhave the chance to work with a multidisciplinary team on projects including the design of new structures as well as existing structural upgrades. With mentorship and guidance from our professional engineers, architects and other senior technical staff, you will grow to become an integral member of the design team, counted on to assist in the performance of structural analysis and design for our projects.

You will perform evaluations of structures with varying degrees of complexity and prepare plans, designs, calculations and cost estimates under the supervision of experienced engineers. They assist in the design and analysis of structural systems for buildings and other infrastructure projects, utilizing their skills to perform calculations and create structural models using computer‑aided design (CAD) software. Additionally, our interns contribute to the preparation of engineering drawings, specifications and reports, ensuring comprehensive documentation of project details and requirements.

To be successful in this position you will need strong communication and interpersonal skills as you work closely with your Structural Lead, Project Managers, Professional Engineers and Designers across different disciplines. As part of this team, you will perform increasingly complex calculations and analysis as the structural design is developed, and learn to work with our Designers to get the structural requirements communicated on paper and in the model.

You will develop a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Structural Engineering, gaining experience in multiple subject areas, and learning how Structural design integrates with and impacts other disciplines. You will also develop an understanding of principles of analysis and design of vertical and lateral structural systems in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

The ideal candidate will exhibit a high level of attention to detail and quality control, be committed to checking their own work and reaching out to peers and seniors for guidance when questions arise. As a member of our team, you must be ready for the responsibility of managing your own workload, meeting commitments and taking 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—recognizing when help is needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural engineering emphasis
• Knowledge of building structural design practices including 1‑2 years of previous project work experience or internships
• EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, in pursuit of PE
• Knowledge of U.S. building codes including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC
• Familiarity with Revit and Navisworks
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
• Experience with use of STAAD, RAM Structural System, ETABS, SAP
  2000, or similar general‑purpose or component‑based structural analysis and design software
• Experience with use of SAFE, TEDDS, SP‑Mat, SP‑Column, RAM Connection, or…