Architect-Associate (Data Centers)

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 91,200 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs seeks an Architect-Associate to research, plan, design, and administer building projects for clients in data centers, commercial, and manufacturing sectors.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with technical leads, and work across multiple teams in a hybrid United States setting with occasional travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor of Architecture from an accredited program.
• 5+ years of professional experience in architectural practice.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office and Adobe Suite.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead small architectural teams and coordinate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality design through all project phases from planning to close-out.
• Collaborate with technical leadership and engineering leads to meet design intent.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate multi-team efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Mentoring

Budgeting

Scheduling review

Team leadership

Travel to project sites

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

Architect-Associate

The role of an Associate Architect involves researching, programming, planning, designing, and administering building projects for clients across industries such as data centers, commercial, and advanced manufacturing. You will also mentor less experienced professionals, collaborate with technical and engineering leads, and work across multiple teams.

This is a hybrid all-United States opportunity. Candidates will work remotely and report to a local Jacobs office for team meetings and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Deliver excellence in all phases of projects—from planning through construction administration and close‑out—while maintaining firm-wide quality standards and collaborating closely with technical leadership and engineering discipline leads to understand design intent and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture from an accredited architectural program.
• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience using Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Adobe suite.
• Extensive experience with building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of scopes of work, developing budgets, and reviewing schedules.
• Ability to work well across multiple teams and lead small architectural teams.
• Ability to travel to project sites in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture.
• Professional architectural license, with the ability to be licensed in multiple states.
• Experience designing advanced facilities such as data centers, life science, or other industrial facilities that include office environments.
• Participation in professional organizations.
• LEED AP credentials.

Benefits

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and a deferred compensation or Executive Deferral Plan. Eligible employees receive unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off (PPTO), seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, and potential rewards such as merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Salary

Base salary range: $91,400.00 to $125,600.00, determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.