Structural Engineering Professional Career - NW Region (CAN) (Calgary)

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Jacobs is recognized globally as one of the leading design firms for advanced technology industrial projects. We design some of the most complex and specialized facilities being constructed today, including projects for semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, and other state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities.

Our services include feasibility studies, long‑range planning studies, and the full spectrum of design services from conceptualization through construction support. Project delivery strategies include design/bid/build, design/build, and Integrated Project Delivery, and are often highly collaborative with the client, general contractor, and trade partners. Fast‑tracked delivery is standard procedure in today’s environment where time to market is critical.

We do difficult work for demanding clients, and they come back to us again and again because they know we’re the firm who can deliver. The key to our success is our culture of continuous improvement, innovation, team‑oriented work practices, and respect for each individual.

Structural Engineering Professional – NW Region

As a Structural Engineering Professional, you will be an integral member of the design team, counted on to perform a significant portion of structural analysis and design for our projects. You will work closely with your Structural Lead, other Structural Engineers and Designers, and other disciplines to help develop design concepts, complete analysis and design, and ensure the structural requirements are communicated on paper and in the model.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, competently perform all conventional aspects of Structural Engineering analysis and design.
• Plan and conduct work requiring judgement in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Exercise sound engineering judgement and problem‑solving skills, not hesitating to reach out to others for guidance or confirmation when questions arise.
• Possess knowledge of principles and practices of lateral analysis and design (wind and seismic), including ability to apply required provisions of the building code.
• Exhibit a high level of attention to detail and quality control. Commit to checking your own work and reaching out to peers and seniors for guidance when questions arise.
• Perform calculation checking of other engineers’ work.
• Take responsibility for managing workload, making and keeping commitments, and taking full ownership of assigned work.
• Take complete ownership of your portion of the structural scope, reliably working to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• When tasks have ill‑defined conditions of satisfaction, take the initiative to determine what is needed to meet the project and client needs.
• Clearly define your own scope and start to develop the ability to forecast the level of effort needed to complete that scope.
• Be ready to identify scope change and expose it to your Structural Lead.
• Recognize when help is needed, reaching out to peers and senior engineers for guidance.
• Work in a timely, accurate, and cost‑effective manner with strong attention to detail.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, or mentorship to designers/drafters and less experienced engineers.
• Be proactive in advancing workflows, systems, and tools within the structural discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• At least 6 years of Structural Engineering experience.
• Experience with US building codes, including IBC, ASCE7, ACI and AISC.
• Experience with Structural Engineering analysis software, Navisworks and Bluebeam.
• Experience designing and analyzing traditional steel and concrete structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Ideally You Will Also Have

• Professional Engineer License (PE or PEng).
• MS degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering or MS degree in Structural Engineering.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Experience in semiconductor industrial or general industrial facilities.
• Experience leading medium teams.

Additional Requirements

• Your home location must be in the Northwest region of the US (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA or WY) or Canada.
• Employee must provide internet service as required at home to effectively meet project performance requirements.

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