Designer - Structures

Jacobs; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Extended leave options

Social and wellbeing events

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural CAD professional in our India operations. You will create and refine 3D models using SP3D, Navisworks andTekla, then derive precise 2D drawings for industrial, commercial and mixed-use projects.

You will perform MTO from 3D models, coordinate across disciplines, and ensure drawings comply with global drafting standards while embracing a hybrid work approach to support collaboration and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or ITI Civil Draughtsman.
• 6–12 years of experience developing 3D civil/structural models for industrial, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
• Hands-on with SP3D, Navisworks; capable of integrating Tekla models into SP3D.
• Ability to extract 2D drawings from 3D models and produce finals drawings.
• Knowledge of RCC and steel detailing to international codes.
• Experience coordinating drafting with other design disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil and structural drawings: plans, elevations, sections, and details.
• Prepare steel detailing drawings including connections.
• Draft civil plans: grading, paving, roads, stormwater and sewer details.
• Model in SP3D and extract 2D drawings from 3D models.
• Apply company/project drafting standards and manage revisions.
• Coordinate with internal design teams on discipline handoffs.
• Perform MTO for civil and structural works from 3D models.
• Integrate Tekla models into SP3D for coordination.

Skills

SP3D modelling

Navisworks

Tekla integration

MTO extraction

Civil drafting

Coordination

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

ITI Civil Draughtsman

Tools

SP3D

Navisworks

Tekla

Job description

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.

Your impact

The role involves preparing comprehensive civil and structural drawings, including plans, sections, steel detailing, and extracting 2D deliverables from 3D SP3D models while ensuring adherence to project and client drafting standards. It requires strong capability in 3D modeling using SP3D, Navisworks, and integrating Tekla models to support coordination and design revisions across disciplines. The position also includes performing accurate material take‑offs (MTO) for civil and structural works directly from 3D models, along with effective communication with internal design teams. With 6–12 years of experience, the candidate should demonstrate expertise in RCC and steel detailing, layout development, and efficient use of software tools and plugins across industrial, commercial, and mixed‑use projects.

• Prepare range of civil and structural drawings such as plans, elevations, sections, details etc
• Preparation of steel structural drawings including connection details
• Preparation of civil drawings like grading plans, paving plans, roads, stormwater drainage and sewer details, and other civil plans/details
• Good Knowledge of 3D modeling in SP3D and should be able to extract 2D drawing and produce finals drawings
• Learn and successfully apply company, client, and project drafting standards and procedures
• Execute design changes and project drawing revisions
• Successfully communicate and correspond with internal design resources
• Material take offs for civil & structural works from 3D Model
• Core competency in drafting and detailing of Civil & Structural designs and should have ability and hands on experience to work on schematic /statutory/ working drawings
• Coordinate drafting/modelling activities with other discipline designers
• Expert in operating SP3D platform, layout development, 3d model creation, layout extraction, Family creation
• Hands-on experience on various plugins addons to efficiently utilize the software capabilities
• Knowledge of Navis works for coordination model development and review

Here's what you'll need

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or ITI courses in Civil Draughtsman
• 6-12 years of experience in developing the 3D models for civil and structural works for Industrial projects, commercial, mix use projects and FMCG projects for RCC and steel buildings
• Hands-on experience of 3D modeling software SP3D, Navis work
• Good Knowledge of 3D modeling software SP3D and should be able to extract 2D drawing from 3D model and produce finals drawings
• Ability to do Material take offs for civil & structural works. Extraction of MTO from SP3D is essential
• Integration of 3D Tekla Model into SP3D
• Good knowledge of steel / reinforced concrete detailing practices (as per international codes) preferable to be able to check & review our global engineering partner’s drawings.

AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

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.