Entry Level Structural Engineer - Summer 2026

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world.

Join our team as an Entry-Level Structural Engineer in Dallas or Fort Worth who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. You’ll have the chance to work on projects including the design of new structures as well as existing structural upgrades. With mentorship and guidance from our technical experts, you’ll be accountable for schedule and technical quality of assigned routine engineering tasks, as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget and schedule for assigned tasks. You’ll effectively recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here's what you'll need

· Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis

· Working knowledge of Word and Excel

· Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· United States Citizenship

Ideally, you’ll also have:

· 3.0 GPA, minimum

· Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

· Experience with US building codes including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC

· Experience designing and analyzing traditional steel and concrete structures

· Experience with STAAD, RAM, ETABS, SAP2000, or similar general-purpose or component-based structural analysis and design software

· Experience with Revit and Bluebeam

Posted Salary Range: Minimum 55,600.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 84,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $55,600.00 to $84,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 09, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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