Entry Level Architect; Data Centers

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.

We are searching for an Entry Level Architect, Sustainability to join our Data Centers team in a hybrid capacity at any of our US based locations. In this position you’ll contribute to projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. You will have the chance to work on projects including engineering, design, and construction of data centers and other mission‑critical facilities.

You’ll be accountable for the schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.

You will work in a multi‑discipline, highly interactive team to successfully deliver on the design, development, application, evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered systems and products. You will perform all aspects of architecture and design and independently apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis within the discipline. You will also develop designs that require innovation and ingenuity, be expected to perform effectively both independently and as part of a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary team.

You’ll design facilities using mainly Revit and will plan and program layouts of projects, coordinating and integrating all other discipline elements into unified design for client review and approval. You can expect to be engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the Conceptual Design Phase, Schematic Design Phase, and/or the Detailed Design Phase of a project. Your design work will be reviewed and stamped by a Registered Architect.

Periodic travel to local construction and client sites should be anticipated.

and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you - so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Proficiency with REVIT, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and Adobe Suite
• Working knowledge of sustainability aspects and challenges related to decarbonization, energy and water savings, sustainable materials, etc.

• Master’s degree in Architecture
• Experience with designing data centers and industrial manufacturing facilities
• Knowledge of building codes and applicability to industrial facilities
• Understanding of scopes of work, developing budgets, and reviewing schedules
• Experience in embodied carbon design optimization and conducting life‑cycle assessments
• Green Building Accreditation, e.g., LEED Accredited Professional qualification. Credential must be active
• Working knowledge of conducting high‑performance studies such as day lighting, thermal modelling, high‑level energy analysis, etc.

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, 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 $58,656.00 to $95,500.00. 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 June 08, 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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