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Structural Engineer - Transportation Structures

Jacobs

Location

New York, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/9/2026

Compensation

$110,000 - $130,000 per year

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

Job description

The Structural Engineer - Transportation Structures role at Jacobs involves working on rail structural design projects, performing complex structural analysis and design, and conducting critical field inspections. The position is part of a team that collaborates with geotechnical, highway, and hydraulic engineers to ensure project objectives are met within specified time frames and budgets. The engineer will contribute to the planning, analysis, design, and report writing for various transportation projects. This is an opportunity to be part of a growing organization focused on solving critical challenges in the transportation industry.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Registered EIT or PE
  • Substantial years of relevant post-education experience in engineering, structural/civil and infrastructure design
  • Knowledge of construction drawing standards
  • Competent in using building codes and understanding of ACI and AISC provisions
  • Proficient in using STAAD, SAP, and RAM Steel to analyze building structures
  • Competent in using AutoCAD and MicroStation, with the ability to utilize REVIT or Bentley in BIM
  • Skilled in using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience within the transportation industry and understanding of AREMA is preferred
  • Ability to work at field sites and some nights/weekends

Responsibilities

  • Assist on rail structural design projects and perform complex structural analysis and design
  • Provide critical inspections in the field
  • Assist with planning, analysis, design, plan preparation, specification development, quantity and cost estimating, and report writing
  • Coordinate project work with geotechnical, highway, and hydraulic engineers
  • Ensure project goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters
  • Be involved in projects with the Transportation Structures and Design-Build Oversight Teams

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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