Group Leader / Design Manager

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CH2M Hill, Inc. is seeking a Group Leader / Design Manager to work in New York, NY and various unanticipated worksites in the U.S.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting design teams in the design, analysis, and delivery of projects ranging from local waterfront projects to international multi-billion dollar port developments; Preparing and reviewing structural calculations and designs, specifications, design criteria, and engineering reports; Preparing technical approaches and level of efforts for proposals, as well as serving as a conduit for resource and knowledge sharing between our New York City and Dubai offices; Working with other members of the team to administer, plan, design, review, and perform quality control and construction activities for port projects; Working with clients to lead small to medium design teams, as well as, assisting in the development of technical approaches and fees for proposals; Working collaboratively with coastal. geotechnical, mechanical/electrical, and marine structural engineers and other technologists to successfully manage and deliver ports and maritime projects; Managing the successful delivery contract documents, design basis, technical specifications, and other client deliverables; and, Performing structural analysis and design of required steel and concrete structures, including preparation of structural calculations and working with designers to convey the structural requirements on drawings and in the BIM model.

Supervising the work of other employee.

Telecommuting is allowed.

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Here's what you'll need

REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field and 10 years of work experience in the job offered or related occupation in Maritime Engineering.

As an alternative, employer will accept: a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field and 12 years of work experience in the job offered or related occupation in Maritime Engineering.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

Experience and knowledge:

Industry codes and standards (e.g., AISC, ASCE, PIANC, UFC, AASHTO, BS-EN,NAVFAC, USACE). STAAD/ SAP 2000/ AUTOCAD / REVIT and other structural/ geotechnical engineering tools for design of ports and maritime projects. Structural analysis and design of steel and concrete structures. Project management, budgeting, and contract negotiation for large-scale infrastructure projects. Preparation of construction drawings and specifications and leading design tasks. Planning, investigations, modelling, design, and construction of coastal engineering projects.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

151,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

236,625.00

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 $151,500.00 to $236,625.00. 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 March 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.

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Locations

City State Country
New York	New York	United States