Architectural BIM/CADD Technician

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 90,922,000 - 183,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Architectural BIM/CADD Technician to join the Cities and Places team in the Northwest, based out of Boise, Idaho and Bellevue, WA. You will develop and maintain BIM models, produce construction documents, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and BIM leaders to deliver integrated design solutions.

The role emphasizes BIM execution, model coordination, and quantity extraction across design phases, with a hybrid work setup and a competitive compensation range for a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of BIM modeling and construction documentation experience in architectural/design environments.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design, and construction phases.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit and ACC in multi-disciplinary workflows.
• Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection, model management, and documentation production.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain BIM models per project requirements and standards.
• Produce construction documentation: plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules.
• Prepare and revise drawing sets across schematic design to construction administration.
• Assist with BIM model setup, worksets, templates, families, and collaboration settings.
• Generate 2D drawings and project documentation from BIM models and CAD files.
• Support coordination efforts and participate in model reviews and clash detection using Revit, Navisworks, ACC.
• Coordinate information with project team members to support design integration.
• Maintain BIM content, CAD standards, libraries, and templates for consistent delivery.
• Perform quality control reviews of models and drawings for compliance.
• Support BIM Execution Plans and established workflows.
• Extract model information and quantities for project planning and cost estimation.
• Assist in consultant model coordination and BIM data exchange.
• Utilize BIM tools and automation to improve efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with project architects, engineers, and contractors for constructability.

Skills

BIM modeling

Drafting

Construction documentation

Revit

ACC

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

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

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Architectural BIM/CADD Technician (Project Delivery Focus) to join our Cities and Places team in Northwest geography based out of Boise, Idaho and Bellevue, WA. If you have a passion for multidisciplinary design and BIM-driven project delivery and thrive in highly collaborative environments where design coordination and technical documentation are essential, bring your creativity, technical expertise, and problem-solving mindset and help us deliver impactful, buildable solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to support multidisciplinary project teams by developing and maintaining BIM models, producing construction documentation, and assisting with project coordination efforts. Working closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and BIM leaders, you will help ensure accurate, coordinated, and high-quality project deliverables throughout all phases of design and delivery. You will play an important role in developing detailed BIM models and construction drawings with a primary focus on architectural systems while supporting coordination across multiple disciplines.

What You'll Do – BIM Modeling & Project Delivery

• Develop and maintain accurate BIM models in accordance with project requirements, standards, and design intent.
• Produce high-quality construction documentation, including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and associated drawing packages.
• Prepare and revise drawing sets throughout schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration phases.
• Assist with BIM model setup and maintenance, including worksets, templates, families, collaboration settings, and project standards.
• Generate 2D drawings and project documentation directly from BIM models and CAD-based project files, as required by project delivery standards.
• Support multidisciplinary coordination efforts and participate in model reviews and clash detection activities using Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Coordinate project information with project architects, engineers, consultants, and project team members to support design integration.
• Maintain BIM content, CAD standards, libraries, and project templates to support consistent project delivery.
• Perform quality control reviews of models and drawings to help ensure compliance with project requirements and company standards.
• Support implementation of project BIM Execution Plans (BEPs) and established BIM workflows.
• Extract model information and quantities to support project planning, design evaluation, and cost estimation efforts.
• Support consultant model coordination and BIM data exchange activities to facilitate project collaboration.
• Utilize available BIM tools and automation workflows to improve project efficiency and model quality.
• Collaborate closely with project architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers to support design coordination and constructability objectives.
• Assist with construction-phase coordination activities, including review of RFIs, submittals, and field-related design questions.
• Assist project teams with building code research, code compliance reviews, and preparation of documentation supporting permitting and regulatory approval processes.
• Assist in the development and coordination of specifications, material research, finish schedules, and product documentation to maintain alignment between BIM models, construction documents, and project requirements.
• Prepare renderings, visualizations, and model-based presentations to support project communication and client engagement.
• Stay current with BIM software developments, emerging technologies, and industry best practices relevant to project delivery.

Here's what you'll need

• 5+ years of BIM modeling, drafting, and construction documentation experience within an architectural, engineering, or multidisciplinary design environment.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design, and construction phases.
• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit and ACC in multi-disciplinary workflows
• Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection processes, model management, and documentation production.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively across project teams and multiple office locations.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD/CADD workflows and standards.
• Working knowledge of building systems, construction documentation practices, specifications, applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, construction methodologies, and industry standards.
• Understanding of applicable building codes, design standards, and project delivery requirements.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office applications.

This position is a non-exempt, hourly paid opportunity. The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $66,000.00 to $132,900.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 August 31, 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.