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Senior Structural Engineer (Civil Works) - Federal

Jacobs

Location

Houston, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/30/2026

Compensation

$132,900 - $232,600 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Senior Structural Engineer (Civil Works) role at Jacobs focuses on delivering innovative solutions for Civil Works projects, particularly in addressing water, resiliency, and disaster recovery challenges. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with a team of engineers and technicians, engaging with clients from Federal Civilian and Department of Defense agencies. This position emphasizes the design and management of critical infrastructure such as floodwalls, tidal gates, and pump stations. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that have a lasting impact on communities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture
  • At least 7 years of related Civil Works experience
  • Professional Licensure, PE or Registered Architect (RA)
  • Working knowledge of UFC design codes
  • Experience with Civil - Hydraulics & Hydrology studies and infrastructure design

Responsibilities

  • Provide award-winning planning, engineering, and architectural design services.
  • Coordinate project assignments with engineers and technicians across disciplines.
  • Develop solutions for water and disaster recovery challenges.
  • Create design packages including plan sets, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Engage with clients and end users in Federal and DoD markets.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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