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Jacobs Ports & Maritime Structural Engineer in Houston, Texas

Your Impact:

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

At Jacobs, we are challenging today and reinventing tomorrow. We are one of the industry’s largest port consultancies in the world and a highly rated Marine and Ports Facilities firm by Engineering News-Record. We earned this recognition one project at a time by helping our clients achieve their missions, realize value from their assets, and deliver results that meet the expectations of their stakeholders. As a Ports & Maritime Structural Engineer in Houston, TX, you will be a part of a global team of more than 550 maritime experts.

You’ll be involved with design, analysis, and delivery of projects ranging from local waterfront projects to large scale port developments. We’ll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring fresh ideas to the table.

We’ll provide you the challenge of working on the design of new and rehabilitation of existing marine facilities. During your time with us, you will lead or assist in the preparation of structural calculations/designs, contract drawings and specifications, field inspections, engineering reports, and construction field reports. You will be given the opportunity to work with clients and subconsultants and give technical presentations as necessary.

This position provides excellent growth opportunity and professional visibility as part of a leading ports and maritime practice.

Here’s what you’ll need :

  • A minimum of 5 – 10 years of progressive experience as a Structural Engineer in the design of marine structures and bridges.

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an ABET accredited university or college.

  • TX Professional Engineer License (or the ability to obtain one within one year) is required. If close to obtaining a license or scheduled for the exam, the candidate will be considered.

  • Working knowledge of building codes (ASCE 7, ACI, AISC and AASHTO) as it relates to the design of marine structures and bridges.

  • Experience in preparation of construction drawings and specifications.

  • Proficiency with structural analysis programs (STAAD Pro) and familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and small projects independently.

  • Structural field inspection experience.

  • Ability to travel occasionally for site visits and inspections.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering.

  • Experience in designing and rehabilitating marine structures and bridges.

  • Experience with project quantities and cost estimation.

  • Experience in working with port authorities, private terminal companies and DOTs.

  • Able to produce structure details in AutoCAD / MicroStation and coordinate with senior CAD operators to prepare construction drawings.

  • Able to produce technical memorandums and reports.

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. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

Jacobs 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.

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