Entry Level Transportation Engineer (Ports & Maritime)

Jacobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Stock purchase plan

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs in Philadelphia, PA invites applications for an Entry Level Structural Engineer – Ports & Maritime to join our Transportation team. You will contribute to design, analysis and delivery of marine structures for cruise, cargo and ferry projects under experienced engineers.

You will learn to prepare calculations, drawings and specifications, engage with clients, and support multidisciplinary teams on waterfront and port developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of and experience using CAD software (Microstation/OpenRoads/Geopak).
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or on track to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of structural calculations/designs, contract drawings and specifications, cost estimates, schedules and reports.
• Interface with clients and subconsultants, give presentations and work on technical proposals.
• Learn and engage in the design of maritime structures from waterfront parks to ports supporting offshore wind farm developments.
• Contribute to the preparation of design drawings, calculations and design reports for project delivery.
• Perform site visits and field inspections and support field reports.
• Support collaboration across disciplines and markets within Jacobs to develop knowledge during project delivery.
• Design and analyze port infrastructure such as wharf decks, platforms, berthing, and mooring structures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering

EIT on track to obtain

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Geopak

Job description

Your impact

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.

Jacobs is seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer – Ports & Maritime

Jacobs is seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer – Ports & Maritime to join our Transportation team in Philadelphia, PA; working on projects that bring innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges locally and worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and be involved in a variety of engineering tasks for our cruise, cargo and ferry clients; such as design, analysis, and maintenance of various marine structures and facilities.

In this position you will work with a multidisciplinary team taking on a variety of tasks that blend your theoretical knowledge with practical application. Under the guidance of professional engineers, architects and other senior technical staff you will work on design, analysis, and delivery of projects ranging from local waterfront projects to large scale international port developments in the cruise, cargo and ferry industries. We’ll provide you with the challenge of working on coordination and design of new marine structures as well as structural rehabilitation and retrofit projects.

Your responsibilities will include

• Assist in the preparation of structural calculations/designs, contract drawings and specifications, cost estimates, construction schedules, engineering reports, and construction/field reports
• Interface with clients and subconsultants, give presentations and work on technical proposals
• Learn and engage in the design of maritime structures from urban waterfront parks to ports supporting offshore wind farm developments, and more
• Contribute to the preparation of design drawings, calculations, technical memorandums, technical specifications, and design reports for the successful delivery of our projects
• Perform site visits and field inspections and support in the preparation of field reports
• Work collaboratively across the various disciplines and markets within Jacobs to further develop your knowledge while being a key part of our project delivery teams projects
• Designing and analyzing port infrastructure such as wharf decks, platforms, berthing, and mooring structures.
• Developing solutions for new structures, upgrades, repairs, and maintenance of existing facilities.

This position demands a results-driven, client-focused professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong work ethic. You’ll take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team. Your ability to manage your time and responsibilities effectively while maintaining a high standard work product will be instrumental in delivering successful project outcomes.

You’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career. Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small, global and local.

If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you.

Here’s what you'll need

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a closely related field
• Knowledge of and experience using CADD/Design software (preferably Microstation/OpenRoads/Geopak)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or on track to obtain
• Previous experience design or transportation-related coursework
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future

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 $65,500.00 to $90,000.00. 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 October 06, 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.