Electrical BIM/CADD Designer (Cities & Places)

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 74,528,000 - 116,476,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Boise, ID is seeking an Electrical BIM/CADD Designer to plan, implement, and support BIM/CIM and CAD needs on projects. You will help advance digital delivery, align with discipline leads, and ensure compliant BIM execution across programs.

Requirements include 3+ years BIM/CIM, strong Revit knowledge, and experience with Navisworks/Revizto and Forma. The role supports a hybrid work policy with in-office and remote work options.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional BIM/CIM experience.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Proficiency with common data environments, including Autodesk Construction Cloud (Forma).
• Proficiency with Navisworks or Revizto, including the ability to set up clash reports, rules, and selection sets.
• Proficiency with creating client audit reports and other deliverables.
• Understand project workflows from design, estimation, construction administration and coordination, and fabrication preferred.
• Proficiency with editing software (Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent organization, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve problems in a timely and positive manner.
• Ability to work independently, and to manage multiple tasks and projects under constant deadlines.
• Ability to receive guidance and direction from peers.
• Will not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (examples H-1B, L-1B, or other temporary visa status) to work for Jacobs in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CAD/CIM/BIM/Digital Delivery execution across projects.
• Create and implement CAD/CIM/BIM/Advanced Modeling Execution Plans.
• Setup and review models for compliance with execution plans and standards.
• Support design package project deliveries.
• Identify, evaluate, and expand software/workflow efficiency with automation tools.
• Maintain BIM/CIM health, run clash reports, maintain issues log, and resolve issues.
• Support troubleshooting software issues and learning new tools.

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

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative solution leaders, then Jacobs is where you belong. In our Cities and Places group, we are comprised of architects, planners, engineers, as well as endless specialty services to support our clients and projects. We are seeking a Electrical BIM/CADD Designer to join our team in Boise, ID. This role requires the candidate to plan, configure, implement, and support Digital Delivery, including BIM (Building Information Modeling), CIM (Civil Information Modeling), Computer Aided Design (CAD) needs on projects.

As a Digital Delivery Lead/Electrical BIM/CADD Designer, you will play a key role in advancing Jacobs’ digital capabilities across vertical and facilities focused programs. You will support project teams by defining, standardizing, and implementing BIM/CIM and information management workflows that improve design quality, coordination, and downstream data usability. Working under the mentorship of the Senior Digital Delivery Leads and Regional Team Leads, you will align closely with discipline leads, project managers, and global digital delivery teams to ensure consistent, compliant, and forward looking BIM execution.

As a Digital Delivery Lead, you will be expected to perform the following

• Oversee the application of market technologies (CAD/CIM/BIM/Digital Delivery) and ensure approach adheres to internal and client specific requirements.
• Create and implement CAD/CIM/BIM/Advanced Modeling Execution Plans.
• Setup and review models for compliance with the execution plans and project standards.
• Support design package project deliveries.
• Identify, evaluate, and expand the efficiency of software and workflow using automation/API tools.
• Maintain integrated BIM/CIM, run clash detection reports, run model standards and health audit reports, maintain issues log, and resolve issues.
• Support troubleshooting software issues, and ongoing learning of new software tools.

Here’s what you’ll need

• At least 3 years of professional BIM/CIM experience
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
• Proficiency with common data environments, including Autodesk Construction Cloud (Forma)
• Proficiency with Navisworks or Revizto, including the ability to set up clash reports, rules, and selection sets
• Proficiency with creating client audit reports and other deliverables
• Understand project workflows from design, estimation, construction administration and coordination, and fabrication preferred
• Proficiency with editing software (Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent organization, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve problems in a timely and positive manner
• Ability to work independently, and to manage multiple tasks and projects under constant deadlines
• Ability to receive guidance and direction from peers
• Will not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (examples H-1B, L-1B, or other temporary visa status) to work for Jacobs in the U.S.

Ideally, you will also have

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in science, Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (or at least 5 years of industry experience in lieu of a degree)
• Digital Delivery (CAD/CIM/BIM) experience leveraging and managing technology in facility design and construction
• Familiarity with US Federal CAD/BIM standards
• Ability to provide Revit and other design software training
• Ability to develop technical information and presentation material for response to RFIs (Request for Information)
• Ability to research and stay current on CAD/CIM/BIM related software and technologies
• Ability to participate in user group meetings for BIM and CAD related software

This is a non-exempt paid hourly position.

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 $54,100.00 to $84,550.00; 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 26, 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.