Planning & Design Technician - Aerospace Facilities

Jacobs; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Design Technician for our West PMCM team in Wichita, KS, supporting a major aerospace manufacturer. You will plan and program manufacturing facilities, update as-built drawings, and coordinate building systems with multidisciplinary engineers.

You’ll use AutoCAD and Revit for 2D/ BIM coordination, help organize design work on small projects, and contribute to project standards while growing your skills. This role supports data center projects across the United States.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years drafting/design experience in the structural field.
• 3+ years AutoCAD design experience.
• 2+ years of Revit experience.
• Experience with Navisworks and Bluebeam.
• Experience working on manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with field verifications of conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and program major aerospace manufacturing facilities with multi-disciplined teams.
• Update as-built drawings to match existing conditions and coordinate building systems.
• Produce clear, accurate layouts and plans including foundations, structural framing, equipment support and MEP elements.
• Use 2D drafting and BIM tools (AutoCAD, Revit) for project coordination and planning.
• Organize design work for small projects or work packages and share technical knowledge with teammates.
• Follow project standards and procedures; contribute to data center projects across the United States.

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

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

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 a full-time on-site position in Wichita, KS. Depending on qualifications, relocation support may be available.

At Jacobs, we help clients plan, design, and deliver complex facilities that support a more connected and sustainable world. We’re seeking a Design Technician for our West PMCM team in support of a major aerospace manufacturer in Wichita, KS.

You’ll contribute to the planning and programming of major aerospace manufacturing facilities. Working with multi-disciplined engineering teams, designers, and project teams, you’ll update as-built drawings to match existing conditions, coordinate building systems and existing conditions, and help produce clear, accurate layouts and plans. Your work may include foundations, structural framing, equipment support, and MEP elements used in manufacturing environments.

You’ll use 2D drafting and BIM tools, including AutoCAD and Revit, to support project coordination and planning and scoping efforts. Depending on your experience, you may also help organize design work for a small project or work package, follow project standards and procedures, and share technical knowledge with teammates.

Join Jacobs to grow your skills while contributing to data center projects with multidisciplinary teams across the United States.

Here's what you'll need

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years drafting/design experience in the structural field
• 3+ years AutoCAD design experience

Ideally, you’ll also have

• 2+ years of Revit experience
• Experience with Navisworks and Bluebeam
• Experience working on manufacturing facilities
• Experience with field verifications of conditions

#WestPMCM

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 $38.00 to $60.00; 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 October 19, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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