Senior Structural Engineer

About Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is dedicated to addressing critical global challenges across various sectors, including urban development, environmental resilience, and scientific discovery. The company focuses on transforming concepts into tangible solutions that contribute positively to the world.

The Role of Senior Structural Engineer

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the team in Neom, Tabuk, or Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves providing contractual leadership across a major program, managing all structural engineering aspects from detailed design through project completion. The Senior Structural Engineer will ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and client requirements for various structure types, including concrete, precast elements, steel, composite structures, and infrastructure. The position requires reviewing and analyzing design reports, drawings, and calculations, and proposing technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate structural and infrastructure designs, including calculations, models, drawings, shop drawings, and technical reports, to ensure safety, durability, and compliance.
• Assess structural analysis outputs using engineering software such as SAP2000, SAFE, and ETABS.
• Review and approve material mix designs for concrete, asphalt, and other structural and infrastructure materials.
• Evaluate material testing reports for concrete, reinforcement steel, structural steel, asphalt, and backfill materials to verify quality and compliance.
• Review geotechnical and soil investigation reports to support design validation and construction decisions.
• Provide technical support and problem-solving, including responding to contractor queries and evaluating structural modifications for site conditions.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and local/international codes and regulations.
• Lead technical coordination meetings with contractors and stakeholders to resolve engineering issues and review submissions.
• Coordinate and mentor engineering teams, fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary disciplines and guiding junior staff.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution, communicating technical requirements effectively and delivering practical engineering solutions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software such as SAP2000, SAFE, and ETABS.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, safety regulations, and local/international codes.
• Ability to review and validate complex engineering designs and reports.
• Experience in leading and managing structural engineering aspects of major programs.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Jacobs promotes a culture of care, supporting diverse perspectives and backgrounds. The company emphasizes safety and flexibility, offering support and resources to maximize employee potential. Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Location

This position is available in All SA Regions, specifically in Neom, Tabuk, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.