Senior Principal Engineer - Ports & Maritime

  • New York, NY
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 2 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 175,000.00 - 185,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Manufacturing
Project Management
Supervision
Management
Resource Planning
Design Software
STAAD
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Offshoring
Systems Analysis/design
Communication
Life Insurance
Training
Collaboration
Recruiting

Job Details

Market

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

The successful candidate shall possess knowledge and experience in:

  • Project management and resource planning
  • Supervising and guiding team of engineers for analysis and design of concrete/steel structures.
  • Interacting with CAD draftsmen for preparation and checking/review of drawings.

Key capabilities and qualities should include:
  • Leads functional teams
  • Resource planning skills
  • Good knowledge of planning and design of various marine structures
  • Knowledge of design software such as STAAD, Tedds, ASBD, Geo 5 etc
  • Good at checking/reviewing design and drawings
  • Should be willing to work outside normal work hours if required by project schedule
  • Should be a team leader
  • Communication of with other disciplines within Jacobs

Here's what you'll need

  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering is essential.
  • Master's degree with specialization in Structural Engineering or Offshore Engineering or Marine Structures will be preferred.
  • Substantial years of experience after graduation/post-graduation in a design engineer role, with minimum experience of 10 years in analysis & design of various marine concrete/steel structures. Experience in design of marine structures is must.
  • Knowledge of calculating all the various loads acting on marine structures is must.
  • Should have awareness of individual capability limitations and technical competence.
  • Good communication skills are must.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

175,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

185,000.00

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, one floating holiday, 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 $175,000.00 to $185,000.00. 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 November 25, 2025. 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 .

Locations

City State Country

New York

New York

United States
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