Lead structural engineering on data centre construction from site to delivery

Structural Engineer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Join Jacobs and help bring complex commercial building projects to life, providing critical structural engineering support throughout construction and delivery.

We're seeking a highly experienced Structural Engineer to join our Auckland team on either a contract basis or 6-month fixed-term engagement. This role will primarily support the delivery of major data centre projects, while also contributing to significant healthcare and other complex building developments.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a practical, solutions-focused engineer who thrives during the construction phase of projects and enjoys working closely with contractors, clients and project teams to resolve complex technical challenges.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a key role in supporting projects through construction and delivery. Your experience will enable you to confidently navigate site-based engineering challenges, provide practical solutions, and ensure designs are successfully implemented in the field.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Reviewing and responding to contractor RFIs
  • Shop drawing reviews and approvals
  • Construction monitoring and site inspections
  • Liaising directly with contractors, site teams and clients
  • Providing structural engineering support during construction
  • Assessing and developing design modifications where required
  • Managing technical issues and delivering practical engineering solutions
  • Supporting the successful delivery of complex building projects

Here's what you'll need:

  • Degree qualified in Structural or Civil Engineering
  • Extensive experience supporting complex building projects through construction and delivery in NZ
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, contractor interfaces and site-based engineering in NZ
  • Ability to resolve technical challenges through practical, buildable engineering solutions
  • Experience across data centres, healthcare or other complex building sectors is highly regarded

At Jacobs, you'll be part of a global team committed to solving some of the world's most critical challenges and creating a more connected, sustainable future.

We offer:

  • The opportunity to work on iconic, purpose-driven projects that make a lasting difference to communities
  • A culture that values inclusion, wellbeing and professional growth
  • Access to exciting career opportunities across New Zealand and our global business
  • Flexible ways of working that support both your career and lifestyle
  • A workplace where you can bring your whole self to work, thrive and do your best work

Māori and Pasifika peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Māori and Pasifika people are invited to nominate a Whanau, family or cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.

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.

Locations

Auckland - All NZ Regions - New Zealand

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