Structural Engineering Professional
Location
Wilmington, DE
Wage
$91,400 – $125,600/yr
Employment Type
Full-time
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Posted on September 8, 2026
Job Description
Overview
At Jacobs, the Structural Engineering Professional will be an integral member of the design team, assisting in structural analysis and design for advanced technology industrial projects. The company focuses on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments, emphasizing a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Perform all conventional aspects of Structural Engineering and analysis under general supervision.
- Develop judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques.
- Exhibit attention to detail and quality control.
- Check calculations of other engineers' work.
- Manage workload and take ownership of assigned work.
- Identify scope changes and escalate them to the Structural Lead or Project Manager.
- Work in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural engineering.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience with US building codes including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- PTO
Additional Information
- This position is considered hybrid/remote and may require working in the nearest local office or from home in the USA Southeast Region.
- Field walks may be required, including climbing ladders and crawling under raised access floors.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
How this job compares in Wilmington, DE
Pay in context
At roughly $52/hr, this posting sits about 80% above the $29/hr median for welding jobs across Delaware — toward the top of a $24–$36/hr middle band drawn from 12 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 92% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.
The local market in Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across Delaware as a whole we're tracking 17 other active welding openings from 15 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Wilmington, or widen the search to Delaware.
The most active employers in Delaware at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
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