Job description
The Senior Structural Engineer role at Jacobs in Honolulu, HI involves working with a dedicated team of structural engineers on design and design/build projects for water and wastewater clients. The position focuses on leading the design of facilities such as pump stations and treatment plants, as well as developing technical reports and specifications. This role offers opportunities for career growth through mentorship and collaboration with experts. Candidates will utilize advanced software tools to deliver innovative solutions.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience working as a structural engineer.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- Structural Engineer (S.E.) licensed in Hawaii, or eligible to obtain license through reciprocity within six months of hire.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering emphasis; a Master's degree in structural engineering is highly desired.
- Minimum 5 years of experience with municipal or industrial water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems.
- Experience with structural design and analysis software such as STAAD.PRO, TEDDS, SAP2000, RAM Elements, RAM Structural System, and Mathcad.
- Experience with office programs including WORD, EXCEL, OneNote, Teams, and review software like Bluebeam.
- U.S. Citizenship.
Responsibilities
- Lead and design facilities for water and wastewater projects.
- Develop project-specific technical reports, calculations, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
- Collaborate with local and national experts to implement new solutions.
- Provide construction phase support services for various projects.
- Work effectively in multi-discipline project teams.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team-oriented projects.
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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