Job description
The Senior Ports Civil Engineer will be part of Jacobs' Ports & Maritime team, focusing on delivering complex maritime infrastructure projects from planning through construction. This role involves collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, planners, architects, and scientists to enhance sustainability and resilience in communities. The position is based in the Philadelphia or NY/NJ area and offers exposure to a global portfolio of projects. The engineer will play a key role in the growth of the Ports and Maritime practice in the US East and beyond.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or related Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Substantial years of experience in the design of utilities, drainage, grading, or paving at port facilities or other site developments.
- Experience in the design and design management of waterfront projects and facilities.
- Proficient in the use of AutoDesk Civil3D for site development projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, and coordination of stormwater drainage infrastructure, utilities, grading, paving, and site layout for maritime infrastructure.
- Work closely with a team of local and remote multi-disciplinary engineers, design managers, and subject matter experts to deliver projects and proposals.
- Assist in or lead the technical input on proposals and participate in interviews and presentations.
- Manage the successful delivery of contract documents, design basis, technical specifications, and other client deliverables.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical and cost proposals.
Benefits
- Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
55
FY2026
Approval rate
98.3%
FY2026
LCA certified
32
FY2026
Entry-level share
18.8%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+57%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-80%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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