Architect-Associate (Data Centers)

Jacobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 91,400 - 125,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs in the United States seeks an Associate Architect to research, plan, design and administer building projects across industries, including data centers and commercial facilities. You will mentor junior team members and collaborate with engineering leads.

This hybrid US-location role allows remote work with in-person meetings at a local Jacobs office, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and base salary between $91,400 and $125,600, depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Architecture from an accredited program is required.
• Master's degree and license to practice architecture preferred.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office/Adobe Suite essential.
• Ability to lead small architectural teams and coordinate across departments.
• Willingness to travel to project sites in the US and work across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Research, program, plan, design and administer building projects.
• Mentor junior professionals and collaborate with engineering leads.
• Ensure design intent aligns with codes, budgets and schedules.
• Deliver excellence through all phases from planning to close-out.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Cross-team coordination

Education

Bachelor in Architecture

Masters in Architecture

Professional Architectural License

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

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

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.

Architect-Associate

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovativeandlasting solutions in Architecture.

By joining us as a Associate Architect, you’ll research, program, plan, design, and administer building projects for clients in a variety of industries (examples include data center, commercial and advanced manufacturing), apply knowledge of architectural design, work on zoning, building codes, and building systems and materials. You’ll also have the chance to utilize your technical expertise to mentor other professionals including less experienced Architects and Designers working closely with technical and engineering discipline leads.

This is a hybrid all US location opportunity, allowing candidates the flexibility to work remotely and report into a local Jacobs office for team meetings and collaboration.

Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small, global and local.

Your role will include delivering excellence in all phases of projects, from planning through construction administration and close-out, maintaining firm‑wide quality standards while working closely with technical leadership and engineering discipline leads to understand design intent and goals for successful implementation for various building design projects.

Our team is actively working on advanced technology facilities with our clients and producing cutting edge design solutions supporting the development of AI and other critical facilities. Join us in growing our team in this exciting market. Bring your passion for innovation, ambitious spirit, and expertise. We’ll help you thrive, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world together.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor in Architecture from an accredited Architectural Program
• 5+ years of professional experience
• Demonstrated program experience in the usage of Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office and Adobe suite
• Extensive experience with building codes and other regulations required
• 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 US

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Masters in Architecture
• Professional Architectural License and be able to be licensed in multiple states
• Experience with designing advanced facilities (Data Centers, Life Science or other Industrial Facilities that also include office environments)
• Participation in professional organizations
• LEED AP credentials

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 $91,400.00 to $125,600.00. 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 30, 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.