Architectural Designer or Architect

As an Architectural Designer or Architect within our Cities & Places team, you'll contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of impactful projects that improve the built environment while collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals and clients.

In this role, you'll support or lead architectural design efforts across a variety of project types, applying technical expertise, creativity, and sound professional judgment. You'll help develop high-quality design and construction documentation, coordinate with project teams, solve complex technical challenges, and contribute to successful project outcomes that meet client goals and community needs.

What you'll do

Develop architectural designs, drawings, models, visualizations, and construction documentation for building projects

Perform architectural analysis, design coordination, and technical documentation assignments

Evaluate design alternatives and recommend solutions aligned with project goals, codes, and project requirements

Coordinate building systems, materials, assemblies, and multidisciplinary project interfaces

Prepare and support presentations, renderings, visual studies, and other design communication materials

Apply applicable building codes, regulations, industry standards, and quality requirements throughout project delivery

Collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to integrate project requirements

Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into project deliverables

Lead small assignments, defined project scopes, or architectural work packages, depending on experience level

Perform code analysis, life safety evaluations, and technical problem-solving activities

Support project quality initiatives and maintain high standards of technical accuracy and coordination

Identify project risks, scope impacts, and coordination challenges, and communicate potential solutions

Contribute to BIM development, interdisciplinary coordination, and continuous improvement efforts

Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design, or Bachelor of Environmental Design or similar degree

Minimum two years of professional architectural experience

Working knowledge of U.S. building codes

Experience producing architectural drawings, models, and construction documentation

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to manage assigned work and deliver high-quality results in a team-oriented environment

Proficient working in Revit and similar software to develop conceptual and technical solutions and deliverables

Ideally, you'll also have

Professional degree in Architecture (Master of Architecture or equivalent)

Four or more years of professional architectural experience

Professional Architect Registration (RA)

Experience leading architectural scopes, work packages, or small project teams

Experience independently applying building codes, design standards, and regulatory requirements

Experience developing construction documentation, including building materials, assemblies, and technical detailing

Experience delivering projects across a variety of building types and markets

Advanced BIM knowledge and multidisciplinary coordination experience

Demonstrated technical leadership, sound architectural judgment, and strong problem-solving skills

Experience working on Civic, Higher Education, Science and Technology, and similar project types.

This is a hybrid role. Ideally, you will work from a local Jacobs office at least 2 days per week. Travel for this role is expected to be less than 10% per year. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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