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Jacobs Cities & Places is seeking a talented Structural Engineer based out of Bellevue or Seattle, WA , to support the design and delivery of low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise building projects across the Pacific Northwest and Inland Northwest. We are looking for someone with a strong technical foundation, a clear interest in mass timber and hybrid structural systems, and a desire to contribute to high-performing, design-forward projects in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
This role is ideal for a motivated engineer who wants to grow in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and help shape buildings that are technically rigorous, resilient, and meaningful to the communities they serve.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to structural design for a range of building types, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, civic, education, and institutional projects
Support engineering analysis and documentation for low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise structures using concrete, steel, wood-frame, mass timber, and hybrid systems
Participate in the development of framing concepts, gravity and lateral systems, and building structural strategies from early design through construction
Assist with structural calculations, modeling, and coordination of drawings and specifications
Work closely with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants to deliver well-integrated building solutions
Support project teams in addressing Pacific Northwest design considerations, including seismic design, lateral force-resisting systems, wind, gravity loading, and constructability
Contribute to mass timber pursuits and projects by helping evaluate system selection, connection strategies, coordination requirements, prefabrication opportunities, and code considerations
Participate in internal and external meetings and communicate technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Help advance quality, innovation, and sustainability in structural design practice
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Brings strong technical fundamentals and a willingness to learn quickly
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Understands that structural engineering is not only about calculations, but about enabling architecture, performance, and buildability
Can speak the language of mass timber with confidence and curiosity
Contributes thoughtfully to resilient, code-compliant, and elegant structural solutions
Works well with architects and integrated design teams, not in isolation
Brings energy, accountability, and a solutions-oriented mindset to project delivery
Why Join Jacobs Cities & Places
Work on meaningful projects that shape communities across the region
Be part of an integrated team that values design, technical rigor, and innovation
Grow your expertise in mass timber, sustainable design, and high-performance buildings
Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers, and project leaders across a broad range of market sectors
Build your career in a practice that values both design ambition and delivery excellence
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis
10 to 15 years of relevant structural engineering experience in building design
Engineer-in-Training certification, or ability to obtain quickly
Familiarity with structural design in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, including applicable building codes and regional seismic requirements
Experience contributing to building projects across multiple scales, including low-rise, mid-rise, and ideally high-rise structures
Working knowledge of concrete, steel, wood-frame, and lateral system design
Demonstrated interest in mass timber, CLT, glulam, DLT, or hybrid timber systems
Familiarity with structural analysis and design software commonly used in building practice
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Ideally, you'll also have:
Master’s degree in Structural Engineering
Professional Engineer license preferred, or clear path toward licensure
Project experience in the Pacific Northwest or similar seismic regions
Exposure to Types I, II, III, Type IV, tall wood construction
Understanding of embodied carbon considerations, material efficiency, and sustainable structural design
Familiarity with coordination challenges and opportunities related to prefabrication and modular construction
Interest in contributing to technical excellence, thought leadership, and client-facing pursuits
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, 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 $118,300.00 to $184,900.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .
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