Design Architect

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.

As a Design Architect working with the Advanced Facilities group, you will help us design state‑of‑the‑art mission‑critical, semiconductor, life sciences buildings and other advanced facilities powering our virtual world today and into the future. Working with our team in Pittsburgh, PA, you will have the opportunity to support business development and client engagement, as well as promote overall design quality. You will be part of a team performing conceptual, layout, and detailed design tasks, coordinating design and construction activities, studies and various analyses.

You’ll be utilizing your technical expertise mentoring junior team members and developing detailed design solutions.

• Under general supervision competently perform all conventional aspects of architectural design and analysis
  • Plan and conduct work requiring judgement and evaluation, selection and adaptation of architectural techniques and criteria
  • Exercise judgement and problem‑solving skills, reaching out to others for guidance or confirmation when questions arise.
• Exhibit a high level of attention to detail and quality control
  • Committed to checking your own work, reaching out to peers and seniors for guidance when questions arise.
  • Perform checking of others’ work.
• Be responsible for managing your own workload, making and keeping commitments, and taking ownership of your assigned work. Work in a timely, accurate, and cost‑effective manner with strong attention to detail.
• Develop leadership and coaching skills
  • Provide technical guidance, coaching, and/or mentorship to designers/drafters and less experienced engineers.
  • Proactive in advancing workflows, systems, and tools within the Architectural discipline.
  • Embrace emerging technologies.
• On an assigned project
  • Lead a team of designers responsible for an area of design in the development of layout, technical design, construction drawings, specification, and model creation.
  • Attend project meetings and take an active role to help team resolve concerns and solve problems across all disciplines.
  • Participate in and champion internal, cross‑discipline, and external project quality reviews.

Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Professional Architecture license in the U.S.
• At least 10‑15 years of architecture experience.
• Experience with building codes and specifications.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Effective interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

• Registered Architect license.
• Experience with Sketch Up, Adobe Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and Navisworks.
• Experience in semiconductor, mission‑critical, life sciences, bio‑pharma, or other advanced facilities.
• Ability to travel.
• Experience providing personnel management and directing daily activities of a small team.
• Awareness of sustainability and emerging technologies.
• LEED accreditation.

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; a deferred compensation plan; and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, and potentially additional rewards such as merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, 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.

Hybrid work policy: employees can split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with respect to the recruitment process (for example, if you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.