Senior Architectural Designer

Jacobs; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Architectural Designer in Boise to lead architecture efforts across multiple market sectors. You will supervise BIM models, drive documentation, and coordinate with engineers and consultants to translate design concepts into buildable documents.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, maintaining standards, and delivering high-quality projects on time. A hybrid work model enables collaboration across Jacobs offices and remote locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional architectural design and production experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Architectural Technology, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit for architectural documentation and BIM coordination.
• Experience developing construction documents across multiple project phases.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of building systems, construction methods, architectural detailing, and design documentation.
• Experience with construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and industry standards.
• Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and documentation efforts on complex projects from concept through construction.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain BIM models and drawing packages using Revit and related digital delivery tools.
• Serve as a design package lead for assigned project scopes and deliverables.
• Coordinate architectural work with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and specialty consultants.
• Prepare and review construction documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Apply building code requirements, design standards, and client criteria to project documentation.
• Participate in quality reviews and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Support construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittal reviews, field investigations, and resolution of construction issues.
• Develop visualizations, presentations, and design communication materials to support project development and client engagement.
• Mentor junior designers and BIM/CADD staff in project workflows, technical documentation, and BIM best practices.
• Support continuous improvement of architectural standards, BIM workflows, and project delivery processes.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Navisworks

Revizto

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 seeking a Senior Architectural Designer based out of Boise, ID to join our Northwest Cities & Places team. In this role, you will support architectural project teams through all phases of project delivery, from conceptual design through construction administration, while providing technical leadership in BIM-enabled design, documentation, and multidisciplinary coordination.

As a Senior Architectural Designer, you will play a key role in the development and execution of architectural projects across a variety of market sectors, including industrial facilities, advanced technology, science and research, higher education, municipal, workplace, transportation, and industrial facilities. You will lead production efforts, coordinate with engineers and consultants, develop and maintain BIM models, and help ensure designs are translated into accurate, coordinated, and buildable construction documentation.

This position is ideal for an experienced designer who thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is comfortable taking ownership of major project components while mentoring junior staff.

You will work closely with architects, project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that meet project goals, schedule requirements, and client expectations.

Responsibilities of a Senior Architectural Designer are, but not limited to

• Lead architectural design and documentation efforts on complex projects from concept through construction.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain BIM models and drawing packages using Revit and related digital delivery tools.
• Serve as a design package lead for assigned project scopes and deliverables.
• Coordinate architectural work with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and specialty consultants.
• Prepare and review construction documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Apply building code requirements, design standards, and client criteria to project documentation.
• Participate in quality reviews and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Support construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittal reviews, field investigations, and resolution of construction issues.
• Develop visualizations, presentations, and design communication materials to support project development and client engagement.
• Mentor junior designers and BIM/CADD staff in project workflows, technical documentation, and BIM best practices.
• Support continuous improvement of architectural standards, BIM workflows, and project delivery processes.

Here's what you'll need

• 5+ years of professional architectural design and production experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Architectural Technology, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit for architectural documentation and BIM coordination.
• Experience developing construction documents across multiple project phases.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of building systems, construction methods, architectural detailing, and design documentation.
• Experience with construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and industry standards.
• Ability to independently manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience delivering advanced technology, semiconductor, manufacturing, biopharma, or other complex facility projects.
• Experience leading architectural design packages on large-scale projects.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), BIM 360, Navisworks, or Revizto.
• Experience creating architectural visualizations using SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar tools.
• Understanding of BIM coordination, LOD requirements, and model-based project delivery.
• Experience supporting permitting activities and regulatory reviews.
• Interest in mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Pursuit of architectural licensure or professional registration.

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 $85,000.00 to $125,000.00. 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 September 21, 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.