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Entry Level Structural Engineer - FED/SE

Jacobs

Location

Atlanta, GA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/12/2026

Compensation

$65,000 - $95,000 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Entry Level Structural Engineer position at Jacobs involves joining the Federal Buildings team in Atlanta, GA, Orlando, FL, or Knoxville, TN. This role focuses on structural design for federal projects and includes working on multi-building complexes and historic renovations. The engineer will perform calculations and analyses while collaborating with designers and project managers. Mentorship from experienced engineers will support the candidate's growth in structural engineering fundamentals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
  • 0-2 years of relevant work experience
  • Ideally, a Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with an emphasis on Structural Engineering
  • Experience with STAAD, Navisworks, and Bluebeam is preferred
  • Familiarity with US building codes including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC

Responsibilities

  • Perform increasingly complex calculations and analyses as structural designs are developed
  • Communicate structural requirements effectively with designers and project managers
  • Assist in the performance of structural analysis and design for various projects
  • Manage workload and meet commitments related to structural scope, schedule, budget, and quality
  • Seek guidance from peers and seniors when questions arise

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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