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Professional Structural Engineer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. We're building on our nearly eight decades of remarkable progress through a newly streamlined portfolio with distinct strategies in our end markets. From critical infrastructure to advanced manufacturing, we help governments, cities, communities and private sector clients rethink how they advance sustainability and resiliency, cut carbon and environmental impacts, and deliver a better life for future generations.

We're always looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let's see the impact we can create, together.

Become part of our team as a Professional Structural Engineer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients' business. Join us and you'll have the chance to work on projects including advanced semiconductor manufacturing and other state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.

In this role, you will contribute from day one by developing design concepts and technical studies that support client decision-making, as well as overseeing the production of detailed drawing packages for structures, infrastructure, and equipment. You will work across all phases of design and continue supporting projects through construction and post-construction client engagement.

Responsibilities include participating in presentations, attending client meetings, conducting existing site analysis, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and consultants to advance project goals. As a Professional Engineer, you will provide technical and analytical expertise to our Site-Based Advanced Facilities team and help deliver state-of-the-art industrial and high-tech manufacturing facilities.

You will apply strong design, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment while supporting engineering strategies and coordinating with clients and subcontractors. During construction, you will be a key contributor through site visits, review of submittals and RFIs, and other activities that build a comprehensive foundation in project delivery.

What sets us apart? You'll be surrounded by passionate mentors and a collaborative culture that supports your growth. Whether you're refining your craft or exploring new design technologies, we're here to help you thrive.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Here's what you'll need:

• PE and/or SE license
• Structural engineering analysis software experience (Staad or similar)
• At least 2 years of experience in Structural Design in both Steel and Concrete.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic experience or familiarity with preparing design drawings across all project phases, from schematic design through construction documentation, including associated project deliverables.
• Strong communication skills for client meetings and team collaboration
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience with semiconductor facilities.
• Experience with innovative or complex design projects
• Prior experience coordinating with consultants and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong presentation and graphic skills
• Experience on small and large teams
• Experience with project scoping and development
• Experience with NavisWorks and/or Revit BIM software
• Ability for forward thinking, eagerness to learn best practices, and to contribute with innovative ideas
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and a drive to broaden knowledge base
• Passion for buildings and construction

Other Requirements:

Location:

• This is a hybrid remote work position requiring work to be performed primarily remotely but requires 2 days a week in-office, and project site attendance.
• Candidate must be willing to travel to project sites on an as-needed basis; up to 25% of travel across the lower 48 states.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires field visits and walks at an active client site in various stages of construction. Applicant must be able to walk long distances, sit and stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, twist, crawl, climb ladders, work on catwalks, work in small spaces, lift and carry up to 25lbs.

Authorized to Work:

• Applicant must complete background check, drug screen and be fully authorized to work for any client in the United States. Jacobs will not sponsor or continue a Visa for this position.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $74,700.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper $102,700.00

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 $74,700.00 to $102,700.00. 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 19, 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.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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:

Hillsboro - Oregon - United States

Portland - Oregon - United States