Job description

Jacobs, a global leader in engineering and infrastructure solutions, is seeking a Performance-Based Seismic Design Engineer to join its Buildings & Logistics team in Dubai. The role focuses on delivering resilient, sustainable, and future-ready structures across the Middle East, emphasizing mid-rise and high-rise buildings, complex facilities, and critical infrastructure. The engineer will apply advanced seismic analysis techniques, nonlinear modeling, and performance-driven design approaches to mitigate risk, enhance safety, and provide long-term value. Responsibilities include coordinating engineering design and calculations in compliance with international codes, delivering performance-based seismic design solutions, developing advanced nonlinear structural models, conducting nonlinear static and dynamic analyses, applying state-of-the-art seismic methodologies, preparing technical reports and design documentation, and supporting seismic risk assessments. The engineer will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to integrate seismic strategies into broader project objectives, contributing to innovation initiatives, digital delivery, and continuous improvement. The role demands technical depth in structural dynamics, nonlinear material behavior, earthquake engineering, and familiarity with international seismic codes while supporting Jacobs’ mission of technical excellence and resilient built environments.