Architectural Design Technician (41604)

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

Support our highly collaborative architectural design studio in a fully integrated A&E practice to meet our clients’ ever-changing needs and have a hand in transforming tomorrow. As an Architectural Design Technician within the Electronics Architectural Team in Portland, Oregon, you will be an integral member of a highly creative, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to innovative problem-solving and design excellence. Working in fast-paced projects, you will collaborate with teammates based throughout the country and the world, harnessing their expertise and specializations. You will support the design and construction of facilities and structures for our clients requiring advanced planning and building techniques.

Working with our Semiconductor team of architects and designers, you will help develop technical design solutions and produce project drawings, specifications and models. Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, and desire to bring value to your team, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.

Duties And Responsibilities

Under general supervision, perform all conventional aspects of architectural document production

Creating conceptual models based on verbal direction or rough sketches from architects or other designers.Modeling, preparing drawings and sketches using Revit and applicable software, applying suitable design criteria.Manage and incorporate redlines from others.Maintaining reliable work practices to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.Highly proficient in self-checking work and coordinating with related disciplines to resolve design.Proactively advancing workflows, systems, and tools, including design automation skillsFamiliarity with emerging technologies.Highly focused on quality, ensuring conformance with established architecture standards, project standards, and project delivery processesAble to provide quality reviews of models and documents prepared by others to ensure design and project standards are met.Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to less experienced architectural designers.

Here's what you'll need

Minimum Associates Degree in Architectural Design and Drafting or related degree4-10 years of Architectural experience in a professional settingExpertise within Revit Platform and applicable addonsAbility to ensure project deliverable quality and provide suggestions aimed at improving the effectiveness of project activitiesStrong interpersonal and collaboration skillsEffective verbal and written communication skillsU.S citizenship

Ideally, you’ll also have

Experience with Bluebeam, BIM Clash Management, and NavisworksExperience with Semiconductor facility designAbility to travel

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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $71,000.00 to $97,600.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 July 01, 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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