Ports and Maritime Structural Engineer

Ports and Maritime Structural Engineer (Jacobs)

Join Jacobs as a Ports and Maritime Structural Engineer and work on waterfront and transportation projects worldwide. This hybrid role can be based in Washington, Oregon, or Alaska.

$62,500.00/yr - $/yr

• Assist in the design and analysis of marine structures, such as piers, wharves, docks, and seawalls.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers and Project Managers to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• Conduct site inspections and assessments to evaluate the condition of existing marine structures, perform onsite QA/QC tasks, or perform data collection activities.
• Support the preparation of project proposals, material take-offs, and engineers’ cost estimates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in marine and waterfront engineering.
• Basic knowledge of structural analysis and design principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and PDF software (Bluebeam, Adobe, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience drafting design drawings using AutoCAD.
• 1–5 years of internship or co‑op experience in structural engineering.
• Knowledge of port marine and landside infrastructure operations is a plus.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (e.g., AASHTO, ASCE, AISC, ACI, NDS).
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software (SAP
  2000, RISA3D, STAAD, LPile, etc.).

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, 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 offers an unlimited U.S. personalized paid time‑off policy, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and potential merit increases, performance bonuses, and stock options.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services & Consulting

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.