Jacobs · 1 day ago
Structural Engineer (Subject Matter Expert (SME)) (Data Centers)
Iowa City, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $233K/yr
15+ years expJacobs is a company that focuses on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (Subject Matter Expert) to lead structural engineering efforts in their Data Center team, guiding projects and ensuring high standards of performance and constructability.
ConstructionCyber SecurityIndustrialReal EstateConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional ServicesCivil EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Provide quality reviews of complex projects
Leading complex structural analyses and guiding the selection of appropriate methodologies to ensure robust, code compliant, and constructible design solutions
Developing and validating advanced structural computer models, establishing modeling standards, and mentoring team members in best practice simulation techniques
Overseeing critical calculations for member design and foundations, directing material take offs and estimating inputs, and providing technical governance for schedules, design documentation, and interdisciplinary coordination
Qualification
Required
Ability to quickly identify complex challenges, solve problems, communicate solutions and direct junior and senior staff on best practices
Understand the complexities of large contracts and different contract structures and be able to manage change orders, and be able to stand up for the engineering team against the liabilities of contractors
Experience with almost every building material and type, and have the ability to speak to the executive level about any subject without advance notice
Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering
15+ or more years of professional experience in structural engineering
Registered Professional Engineer with the ability to become registered in additional states
Knowledge of CAD software, such as AutoCad, Revit, MicroStation and S3D
Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA, RamSS or STAAD
Knowledge and application of ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, AIST Technical Report 13, and other industry relevant design code and standards
Knowledge and application of Building Codes
Proficiency with MS Office suite software including MS Teams for remote coordination
Ability for travel to various client's sites (approx. 10% to 20% travel)
Proficiency reviewing and commenting on drawings in Bluebeam
Preferred
Master of Science in Engineering
Registered SE License
Experience with hyperscale facility design with key global clients
Ability to lead teams to deliver commitments on schedule and on budget while meeting quality and client expectations
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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