Entry Level Process CADD​/BIM Designer

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.

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions by designing the future - today. Our flexible work schedules offer you the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule both remotely and in a Jacobs office. As Process CADD/BIM Designer on our design team in Columbus, OH, you’ll play an active role in defining solutions for projects in the areas of Municipal and industrial water treatment, Conveyance, and various municipal projects.

You’ll create the models, drawings and BIM systems for others to build for local and national projects. The combination of your technical skills, attention to detail, and the guidance of an experienced engineering team, will lead you to develop sketches, models, drawings, and construction documents to support our projects. Your role will be working with our team of CAD Designers, Engineers, Project Management and leadership to provide accurate design models and drawings for various facility design projects by applying your diversified knowledge of Revit/Plant 3d and AutoCAD software.

This position is for a CAD Technician interested in getting experience in process piping, pumping, and valving.

• An associate degree from an accredited technical institution or college in drafting or design
• Familiarity working with central files and local files
• Ability to graphically translate verbal and visual instructions into technical models/drawings
• Ability to manage work‑sets, control visibility, and familiarity in using various parameters in Revit and/or Plant 3d families and schedules
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Experience in Revit and/or Plant 3d experience loading specifications into models
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Good written and verbal skills
• Team player and enthusiasm

• Strong skills with BIM
  360, Autodesk, BIM 360 GLUE and Navisworks
• Proficient in creating and updating templates and project set‑up in Revit
• Experience with Micro Station Open Plant
• Hands on mechanical skills either through educational, professional and/or personal experience that can be leveraged into the design and construction for municipal projects
• Experience with process piping, pumping and valving CAD design for municipal projects including water and/or wastewater projects

This role will be posted for at least 3 days.

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, one floating holiday, 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 $43,300.00 to $65,000.00; 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 September 12, 2025. 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .