Senior Level Structural Designer (44983)

Jacobs; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Level Structural Designer to join our Portland-area team. You will develop design concepts and deliver 2D/3D drawings, building on internal standards and client requirements for semiconductor manufacturing and other industrial facilities.

You will lead multi-disciplinary coordination, manage scope and schedule, and ensure quality and constructability across deliverables. The role requires strong leadership, Revit proficiency, and the ability to operate in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 10 years drafting/design experience in the structural field.
• Minimum of 5 years Revit experience.
• Excellent interpersonal leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of 3D structural models across assigned scope.
• Produce complete, coordinated drawing sets across assigned scope, including multi-contributor work.
• Ensure consistent application of department and client standards across models and documents.
• Own assigned scope, coordinate, schedule, and ensure quality across contributed work.
• Maintain accountability for quality and constructability of deliverables produced by others.
• Coordinate with engineers to resolve design, documentation, and constructability issues.
• Lead coordination across projects, areas, or workstreams to ensure alignment and on-time delivery.

Skills

Revit

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting or equivalent

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

SmartPlant

Tekla

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

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life‑saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Jacobs is recognized globally as one of the leading design firms for advanced technology industrial projects. We design some of the most complex and specialized facilities being constructed today, including projects for semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, and other state of the art manufacturing facilities. Our services include feasibility studies, long‑range planning studies, and the full spectrum of design services from conceptualization through construction support. Project delivery strategies include design\/bid\/build, design\/build, and Integrated Project Delivery, and are often highly collaborative with the client, general contractor, and trade partners. Fast‑tracked delivery is standard procedure in today's environment where time to market is critical. We do difficult work for demanding clients, and they come back to us again and again because they know we're the firm who can deliver.

The key to our success is our culture of continuous improvement, innovation, team‑oriented work practices, and respect for each individual. Our projects exceed client expectations because each member of the team takes complete ownership not only of their individual scope, but for their teammates’ needs and for the project as a whole. If you are up to the challenge, come be a part of our vibrant, dynamic team and help us deliver world‑class designs for industry‑leading clients around the globe.

Position Summary

As a Senior Level Structural Designer, you will continue to apply your expertise as a key contributor to the design team, responsible for developing design concepts and producing 2D and 3D deliverables. As part of this team; you will create and refine structural models with minimal direction, applying advanced software skills in an industrial context to support complex manufacturing environments including semiconductor fabrication and support facilities. Your work will reflect a deep understanding of both departmental and client standards, with full ownership of your scope and accountability for quality. In addition to producing construction‑ready documentation, you will be responsible for leading multi‑contributor scope, structuring work, maintaining alignment, and ensuring coordinated delivery across contributors and disciplines. You are expected to provide leadership across areas, packages, or workstreams, ensuring that work produced by yourself and others is complete, coordinated, and ready for issue.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of 3D structural models across assigned scope
• Produce complete, coordinated, and constructible drawing sets across assigned scope, including multi‑contributor work
• Ensure consistent application and enforcement of department and client standards across all models and documents
• Take full ownership of assigned scope, area, or package, including coordination, schedule, and quality across all contributed work
• Maintain accountability for quality, completeness, and constructability of deliverables, including work produced by others
• Coordinate directly with engineers and related disciplines to resolve design, documentation, and constructability issues
• Lead multi‑contributor scope, structuring work, maintaining alignment, and delivering coordinated outcomes
  • Provide leadership across projects, areas, or workstreams, ensuring alignment, progress, and delivery across contributors
  • Structure work and coordinate contributors as required to maintain alignment, progress, and quality
  • Monitor progress, balance workloads, and maintain alignment across contributors to meet project deadlines
  • Act as a primary point of accountability for assigned areas or packages, ensuring work is complete, coordinated, and ready for issue
  • Enforce quality and standards compliance across all contributed work, preventing misalignment and rework
  • Own internal, cross‑discipline, and external reviews, ensuring resolution, alignment, and readiness for issue
  • Lead coordination discussions, drive resolution of issues across contributors and disciplines, and ensure decisions are translated into aligned execution
  • Coordinate across disciplines to align design efforts and resolve conflicts across multi‑contributor scope
  • Assess scope needs and constraints within assigned responsibility based on project requirements and schedule demands
• Own and be accountable for roles such as Project Lead, BIM Lead, QA/QC Lead, Clash Lead, or equivalent across multi‑contributor scope
• Attend meetings, actively resolve concerns, and drive solutions across scope and team interfaces
• Advance workflows, design automation, and emerging technologies to improve delivery and efficiency
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and uphold a Culture of Care

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• This position is considered hybrid and requires you to live within 50 miles of the Jacobs electronics office in Portland, OR. You will be expected to work in the office at least two days per week. Relocation assistance may be provided, as applicable.
• You are expected to provide reliable internet service at home to meet project performance requirements effectively.
• While field walks are uncommon, you must be able to perform them when required. This may involve climbing ladders, crawling under raised access floors, or walking and standing for extended periods.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Associate degree in Computer‑Aided Drafting or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years drafting/design experience in the structural field
• Minimum of 5 years Revit experience
• Excellent interpersonal leadership skills and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years of drafting/design experience in the structural field
• 8 years of Revit experience
• Experience with SmartPlant and Tekla
• Experience using Navisworks and Bluebeam
• Experience designing traditional steel and concrete structures
• Experience with general industrial facilities, preferably semiconductor‑related

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 $86,600.00 to $119,100.00; 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.

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.