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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