Design Architect (41646)

Jacobs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Performance bonuses

Stock purchase options

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Design Architect to join the Advanced Facilities group in Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you will design mission-critical and advanced facilities, collaborating on various projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience and a strong background in architectural design, as well as proficiency in software such as Revit.

We offer competitive benefits, including personalized paid time off, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Compensation ranges from $85,000 to $116,800, dependent on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of architecture experience.
• Experience with building codes and specifications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform architectural design and analysis competently.
• Lead team of designers on assigned projects.
• Mentor and coach junior staff.
• Ensure high quality and attention to detail.

Skills

Architectural design

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Professional Architecture license in the U.S.

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Bluebeam Revu

Navisworks

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

As a Design Architect working with the Advanced Facilities group, you will help us design state‑of‑the‑art mission critical, semiconductor, life sciences buildings, and other advanced facilities powering our virtual world today and into the future. Working with our team in Pittsburgh, PA, you will have the opportunity to support business development and client engagement, as well as promote overall design quality. You will be part of a team performing conceptual, layout, and detailed design tasks, coordinating design and construction activities, studies, and various analyses. You’ll also have the chance to utilize your technical expertise mentoring junior team members.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Under general supervision competently perform all conventional aspects of architectural design and analysis
  • Plan and conduct work requiring judgement and evaluation, selection and adaptation of architectural techniques and criteria
  • Exercise judgement and problem‑solving skills, reaching out to others for guidance or confirmation when questions arise.
• Exhibit a high level of attention to detail and quality control
  • Committed to checking your own work, reaching out to peers and seniors for guidance when questions arise.
  • Perform checking of others’ work.
• Be responsible for managing your own workload, making and keeping commitments, and taking ownership of your assigned work. Work in a timely, accurate, and cost‑effective manner with strong attention to detail.
• Developing leadership and coaching skills
  • Provide technical guidance, coaching, and/or mentorship to designers/drafters and less experienced engineers.
  • Be proactive in advancing workflows, systems, and tools within the Architectural discipline.
  • Embrace emerging technologies.
• On an assigned project
  • Lead a team of designers responsible for an area of design in the development of layout, technical design, construction drawings, specification, and model creation.
  • Attend project meetings and take an active role to help team resolve concerns and solve problems across all disciplines.
  • Participate in and champion internal, cross‑discipline, and external project quality reviews.

Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, and extreme 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, together.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited Architectural program
• Professional Architecture license in the U.S
• Minimum of 7 years of architecture experience
• Experience with building codes and specifications
• Proficiency in Revit
• Effective interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration skills
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Registered Architect license.
• Experience with SketchUp, Adobe Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and Navisworks
• Experience in semiconductor, mission critical, life sciences, bio‑pharma, life sciences buildings, or other advanced facilities
• LEED accredited
• Ability to travel

Benefits

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.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $116,800.00. Within the range, individual pay is 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.