Sr Design Architect

About Jacobs and the Opportunity

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.

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

As a Senior Design Architect, you’ll function as a Team Leader for assigned buildings design projects serving as the primary point of contact with clients developing and maintaining internal and external client networks and serving as a primary contributor during client meetings and presentations.

You’ll help others by guiding them forward, participating in directing growth and strategic planning as part of the Company’s management team.

This opportunity will entail securing, assigning and maintaining a project team containing all the resources required to successfully deliver projects while maintaining quality—identifying and assessing risks and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies, implementing and maintaining effective communication to the project team and all stakeholders to ensure full project delivery, controlling scope and cost to the project baseline, ensuring the obligations between Client and the Company are fulfilled, developing and monitoring financial and project delivery schedules, including change management.

• At least 15 years of experience in vertical buildings programs
• At least 7 years of management experience involving direct client contact and full responsibility for projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
• Registered Architect (RA)
• NCARB Certificate holder
• Proven ability to strategize and direct business growth and direction—forward thinking and ability to articulate clear vision and knowledge of trends in the vertical space
• Must have good social, networking, organization, communication, people and presentation skills

• Participation in professional organizations
• Master’s Degree in Architecture
• Experience with manufacturing and data center projects

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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 $ to $. 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 May 05, 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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