Civil 3D Technician -Ports & Maritime

Jacobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Civil 3D technician to transform engineering concepts into accurate design documents for ports and maritime projects. You will develop drawings and 3D models, coordinate across disciplines, and ensure CAD standards are followed.

The role requires an associate degree or technical certificate, proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD, and the ability to model surfaces and utility networks.

Qualifications

• Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD to prepare civil engineering drawings and models.
• Experience developing 3D surface models including grading and earthworks calculations.
• Experience developing 3D utility models and producing plans and profiles for pipe networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil design drawings and 3D models using Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Prepare site layouts, grading plans, drainage systems, utility plans, alignments, profiles, corridors, surfaces, and earthwork documentation.
• Coordinate design information across civil, structural, coastal, geotechnical, and other project disciplines.

Skills

Civil design software

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Attention to quality

Communication

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate in civil engineering technology

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Revit

Job description

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

At Jacobs, we’re partnering with clients to develop resilient ports, marine terminals, waterfront facilities, and coastal infrastructure that strengthen communities and support global commerce. As a Civil 3D technician based in Philadelphia, PA, you’ll help transform engineering concepts into accurate, coordinated design documents for complex ports and maritime projects.

Working alongside a multidisciplined team, you’ll develop drawings and three-dimensional models that support projects from early planning through final design and construction. Your attention to quality, collaboration, and design standards will help our teams deliver practical solutions that meet client and project needs.

What You’ll Do

• Develop civil design drawings and three-dimensional models using Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Prepare site layouts, grading plans, drainage systems, utility plans, alignments, profiles, corridors, surfaces, and earthwork documentation
• Support the design of marine terminals, waterfront facilities, port infrastructure, access roads, and related site improvements
• Translate engineering concepts, sketches, survey information, and design criteria into coordinated project deliverables
• Assist with the preparation of construction plans, details, quantities, and other technical documentation
• Coordinate design information across civil, structural, coastal, geotechnical, and other project disciplines
• Apply client, project, and industry CAD standards to drawings and models
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate comments accurately and efficiently
• Maintain organized design files and support document-control and quality-review processes
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on quality, innovation, and responsive client service

Here’s what you’ll need

• An associate degree or technical certificate in civil engineering technology, computer-aided design, drafting, or a related field
• Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD to prepare civil engineering drawings and models
• Experience developing 3D surface models including grading (feature lines and corridors), pavement and earthworks documentation and cut/fill and volumes calculations.
• Experience developing 3D utility models and producing plans and profiles for gravity and pressure pipe networks. Ability to model, detect and resolve utility clashes in plan and profile.
• Experience supporting civil or site-development projects within an engineering, architecture, construction, or related consulting environment
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, survey data, design criteria, and technical documentation
• Working knowledge of CAD standards, drawing organization, file management, and quality control practices, including the ability to create, manage and maintain Civil 3D style reference libraries.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams
• Ability to manage assigned work while meeting established quality, schedule, and project requirements
• Experience applying client, municipal, state, federal, or port authority CAD standards
• Local to Philadelphia, PA

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
• Experience supporting ports, maritime, coastal, waterfront, transportation, or heavy civil infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with marine terminals, waterfront sites, port access infrastructure, or coastal resiliency projects

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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $92,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 11, 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.