Design Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase plan

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Design Architect to contribute to award-winning planning, engineering, architectural design, construction management, and design-build delivery. You will design buildings using Revit and coordinate all disciplines for client review and approval.

The role requires at least 5 years related experience, a Bachelor's in Architecture, and proficiency with Revit, rendering, publishing tools, and MS Office. Travel to sites is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years related experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture.
• Demonstrate program experience in Revit, basic rendering and publishing programs, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with internal architectural and engineering team members.
• Ability to work independently at times when given a set of instructions.
• Ideally you’ll also have RA/architecture credentials and PM involvement.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for Conceptual Design, Schematic Design, and Detailed Design Phases.
• Design work to be reviewed and stamped by a Registered Architect.
• Periodic travel to construction sites should be anticipated.

Skills

5+ years experience

Design coordination

Independence

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Registered Architect (RA) or in progress

Master’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rendering software

Publishing programs

Microsoft Office

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.At Jacobs, we don’t just design buildings; we design state-of-the-art facilities that simplify our everyday lives and power our virtual world today and into the future. We push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable.
As a Design Architect, you’ll join our team providing our clients with award-winning planning, engineering, architectural design, construction management, and design-build project delivery. You’ll design various types of buildings using mainly Revit and will plan and program layouts of projects, coordinating and integrating all other discipline elements into unified design for client review and approval.
May direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the Conceptual Design Phase, Schematic Design Phase, and Detailed Design Phase of a project - Design work to be reviewed and stamped by a Registered Architect - Periodic travel to construction sites should be anticipated
Bring your creativity and 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.
Here's what you'll need

• At least 5 years related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
• Demonstrate program experience in Revit, basic rendering and publishing programs, and Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to effectively coordinate with internal architectural and engineering team members
• Ability to work independently at times when given a set of instructions

IdeallyYou’ll Also Have

• Registered Architect (RA) or in the process of taking exams
• Some Project Management experience
• Participation in professional organizations
• Master’s Degree in Architecture

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 May 05, 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.