Ports & Maritime Structural Engineer

As a Ports & Maritime Structural Engineer based in Miami, FL, you’ll join a connected global team united by a shared purpose—delivering smarter, more resilient, more sustainable solutions for our clients and communities. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of waterfront and marine infrastructure throughout Florida, the Southeast, and beyond.

• Perform structural analysis and design of marine and waterfront structures in accordance with industry codes and standards.
• Prepare structural calculations, design reports, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Support the development of cost estimates, construction schedules, and bid documents.
• Lead or contribute to condition assessments, field investigations, and construction support services.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subconsultants, contractors, clients, and agencies/stakeholders.
• Assist with proposal development, presentations, and client engagement activities.
• Manage tasks or small projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget requirements are met.
• Contribute to innovation, sustainability, and resilience strategies within the ports and maritime practice.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in structural engineering with an emphasis on concrete and steel structures.
• Working knowledge of ACI, AISC, AASHTO, and seismic design requirements for marine structures.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain one within one year.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software and familiarity with AutoCAD, Micro Station, and/or Revit.
• Understanding of building codes and concrete, steel, and timber design principles.
• Experience preparing construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and smaller scale projects.

• Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering focus.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in structural engineering with an emphasis on concrete and steel structures.
• Experience in port and maritime infrastructure design, operations, or planning.
• Fieldwork and construction-phase services experience.
• Background in the design, rehabilitation, or construction oversight of marine structures.
• Experience working with port authorities, terminal operators, or transportation agencies.
• Familiarity with international standards such as Eurocode or British Standards.

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Additionally, certain roles may be eligible for merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.