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Senior Ports & Maritime Structural Technical Lead


Company : Jacobs


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2026-04-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

As a Ports & Maritime Senior Structural Technical Lead, youu2019ll have the chance to work with our global multi-disciplinary team of engineers working on ports and maritime projects all over the world. Working with other members of the team, youu2019ll assist and/or lead design teams in the design, analysis, and delivery of projects ranging from local waterfront projects to international multi-billion-dollar port developments. During your time with us, you will be responsible for the preparation and review of structural calculations/designs, specifications, design criteria and engineering reports, technical approaches and level of efforts for proposals, as well as serving as a conduit for resource and knowledge sharing between our offices. You will be leading structural teams in the technical delivery of various aspects of our projects, from small structural tasks to entire packages. You will also serve as a structural QA/QC expert on maritime projects. If youu2019re up for the challenge, weu2019ve been looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for human progress.External Qualifications:u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in civil/structural engineeringu2022 Professional Engineer license (preferably in New York/New Jersey or willingness to get reciprocity in New York and New Jersey)u2022 Substantial years of experience in the design of marine structures and facilitiesu2022 Experience with national and international codes such as ASCE, UFC, IBC, Eurocode, and British Standardu2022 Expert working knowledge of ACI, AISC, PIANCu2022 Proficient in the use of STAAD (or similar structural analysis software, such as SAP2000) and AutoCADu2022 Prior work experience on marine structures and facilitiesu2022 Extensive work experience with carrying out structural design and analysis, writing technical specifications, Basis of Design documents, technical reports and memosu2022 Experience leading structural teams in the technical delivery of tasks and projects u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in civil/structural engineeringu2022 Professional Engineer license (preferably in New York/New Jersey or willingness to get reciprocity in New York and New Jersey)u2022 Substantial years of experience in the design of marine structures and facilitiesu2022 Experience with national and international codes such as ASCE, UFC, IBC, Eurocode, and British Standardu2022 Expert working knowledge of ACI, AISC, PIANCu2022 Proficient in the use of STAAD (or similar structural analysis software, such as SAP2000) and AutoCADu2022 Prior work experience on marine structures and facilitiesu2022 Extensive work experience with carrying out structural design and analysis, writing technical specifications, Basis of Design documents, technical reports and memosu2022 Experience leading structural teams in the technical delivery of tasks and projectsPreferred Qualifications:u2022 Masteru2019s degree in civil engineeringu2022 Prior working experience on international projectsu2022 Experience managing and leading a team of engineers on small to medium-sized marine structures projectsu2022 Work experience with Revit#LI-SW1Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.