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Senior Ports Civil Engineer

Jacobs

Location

New York, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

$150,000 - $225,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

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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