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Entry Level Structural Engineering Graduate

Jacobs

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/18/2026

Compensation

$62,500 - $80,000 per year

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

Job description

The Entry Level Structural Engineering Graduate role at Jacobs is designed for a driven and curious individual to support the Built Environment team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills while working on challenging projects alongside Senior Structural Engineers and multi-discipline design teams. The focus will be on providing clients with award-winning planning, engineering, architectural design, and construction management services. This position emphasizes collaboration and innovation in designing state-of-the-art structures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis
  • Working knowledge of Word and Excel
  • Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills
  • A 3.0 GPA is preferred
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering is a plus
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is desirable
  • Experience with commercial Structural Engineering software such as RAM, STAAD, RISA, and SAP is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Support the Built Environment team in designing and engineering state-of-the-art structures
  • Collaborate with multi-discipline design teams and Senior Structural Engineers
  • Engage with clients to deliver award-winning planning and engineering solutions
  • Participate in challenging projects that foster professional growth

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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