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Senior Structural Engineer

Jacobs

Location

San Francisco, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/26/2026

Compensation

$132,900 - $207,650 per year

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

Job description

The Senior Structural Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on leading complex structural projects and ensuring technical excellence in seismic engineering and facility resiliency. This position is essential for shaping the future of resilient buildings across California. The engineer will work in a hybrid setup, requiring regular office attendance and travel for client engagements. The role involves mentoring future leaders and influencing the growth of Jacobs' structural practice in the Western United States.

Requirements

  • California Structural Engineer (SE) license is required.
  • California Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
  • A Master of Science in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis is required.
  • At least 10 years of structural engineering experience focused on vertical building projects is required.
  • Experience serving as Engineer of Record and technical lead for complex projects is required.
  • Demonstrated expertise in CBC, IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, and California seismic requirements is required.
  • Proficiency with ETABS, SAP2000, PERFORM-3D, RAM, SAFE, or similar platforms is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural analysis, design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of complex building projects.
  • Act as Engineer of Record for major building projects through planning, design, construction, and project delivery.
  • Prepare and review calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
  • Mentor engineers and designers while promoting technical excellence.
  • Collaborate with architects, owners, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Support client development, pursuits, proposals, and technical presentations.
  • Serve as a technical leader for seismic engineering, performance-based design, and resiliency initiatives.
  • Perform advanced linear and nonlinear analysis using industry-leading tools.
  • Lead ASCE 41 seismic evaluations and retrofit designs.

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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