Senior Port Planner

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Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re not just building projects, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their projects that are shaping our world. We have a growing portfolio of projects that are helping to make our communities and businesses more sustainable and resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Our Ports & Maritime team is seeking a Senior Port Planner to lead planning and design efforts for major port and harbor infrastructure projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Region and beyond. This role involves developing strategic master plans, optimizing port layouts, and ensuring compliance with international standards for maritime operations.

As a key member of our team, you’ll be responsible for:

• Developing port master plans, feasibility studies, terminal layouts, and capacity assessments for container terminals, bulk cargo facilities, and multi-purpose ports.

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure design, including quay walls, upland yards, breakwaters, dredging plans, and navigation channels needed for safe and efficient terminal operations.

• Conducting operational and traffic flow analysis to optimize port efficiency and safety.

• Preparing technical reports, proposals, and presentations for clients and stakeholders.

• Ensuring compliance with applicable standards and environmental regulations.

• Engaging with clients, port authorities, and regulatory agencies to support project approvals.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Coastal, or Geotechnical Engineering

• Demonstrated experience in the planning and layout of port facilities and a good understanding of port operations and equipment (preferably for container terminals).

• Substantial years experience with a proven track record in delivering port master plans, design and/or planning of marine terminals or marine infrastructure projects.

• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

• Knowledge of sustainable port development, port electrification, and climate resilience strategies for ports.

• Experience with international port projects and global best practices.

• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

150,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

250,000.00

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, 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 $150,000.00 to $250,000.00. 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 February 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
Morristown	New Jersey	United States
Clark	New Jersey	United States
Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	United States
New York	New York	United States