Ports & Maritime Civil Engineer - Landside Works

Industry

Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We're seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join our Ports & Maritime team in the Northwest Region of the Americas, focusing on landside infrastructure for port and marine terminal projects. This role will support the design and delivery of landside works for ports and marine terminals, including cargo storage areas, utilities, road connections, and associated facilities.

As a Civil Engineer, you will contribute to the design process from concept through bid-ready documents for both public and private clients. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that landside components integrate seamlessly with marine structures and overall port operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering design for landside infrastructure, including:
• Cargo storage areas, container yards, and intermodal connections.
• Road networks, drainage systems, and utility services.
• Site grading, pavement design, and stormwater management.
• Wet/dry civil infrastructure design (manholes, duct banks, etc.)
• Coordinate with structural, geotechnical, and marine engineers to ensure design integration.
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Support design reviews, constructability assessments, and value engineering efforts.
• Assist in developing project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for landside works.
• Provide technical input during construction phases, including responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout the design process.
• Utilize digital tools (CAD, BIM) for design production and collaborate with the digital delivery team.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• 4-6 years of experience in civil design for transportation or port-related infrastructure projects.
• Familiar with US design codes and standards for civil works, permits and approval procedures.
• Experience with site development, utilities, and roadway design in seismic or challenging environments is a plus.
• Proficiency in civil design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar).
• Proficiency developing project specifications and bid packages.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience with civil works, wet and dry utilities, permits, grading in coastal environments, and pavement design.
• Knowledge of port operations and integration of landside facilities with marine terminals.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in either Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and/or Hawaii.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

79,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

139,800.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $79,900.00 to $139,800.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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. Job posted on August 10, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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Locations

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