Structural BIM Designer - Cities & Places

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Stock purchase plan

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Structural BIM Designer in the Cities & Places group to work from Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas. The role focuses on 3D Revit modeling for steel and concrete structures, with ownership of portions of the structural scope and collaboration across disciplines.

The position requires an Associate degree in CAD or equivalent and at least five years in drafting/design with Revit Structure. A hybrid work policy and growth opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of drafting/design/detailing experience in the structural field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Revit Structure experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in 3D modeling using Revit, with experience in steel and concrete structures and maintaining intelligent designs.
• Create conceptual structural models from engineers' direction or rough sketches.
• Incorporate department and client standards into modeling and documents.
• Own portion of the structural scope and meet schedule and quality requirements.
• Coordinate work with related disciplines to avoid clashes.
• Provide quality reviews of models and documents to ensure standards are met.
• Lead a small team of designers and manage workload and deadlines.

Skills

Revit Structure

3D modeling

Drafting & detailing

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in CAD or equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Job description

Structural BIM Designer - Cities & Places

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 are seeking to expand our Cities & Places team with an experienced Structural Design Technician based out of Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Proficient in 3D modeling using Revit, with specific experience in steel and concrete structures; fully utilizes the live functions available in the platform to maintain intelligent designs.
• Creates conceptual structural modeling based on verbal direction or rough sketches from engineers or other designers.
• Incorporates department and Client standards in modeling and construction documents.
• Takes complete ownership of their portion of the structural scope, reliably working to meet schedule and quality requirements.
• Highly proficient in checking own work for completeness and quality.
• Coordinating work with related disciplines to avoid clashes.
• Able to assist team with finding answers to technical questions and concerns.
• Proactive in advancing workflows, systems, and tools within their own discipline, including design automation skills; embraces emerging technologies.
• Able to provide quality reviews of models and documents prepared by others to assure design and project standards are met.
• This position may require you to serve as a Lead Designer; in this role, you will be further expected to:
  • Provide leadership for a small team of designers.
  • Coordinate the work of the designer team, assigning work, balancing workloads, monitoring progress towards deadlines, and ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Take responsibility for internal, cross-discipline, and external package review.
  • Attend meetings and take an active role to help your team resolve concerns and solve problems across discipline.

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Here's what you'll need

• Associates Degree in Computer Aided Drafting or equivaleMinimum of 5 years of drafting/design/detailing experience in the Structural field
• Minimum of 5 years of Revit Structure experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient with modeling steel and concrete building structures
• Proficient with Bluebeam

Ideally, you'll also have:

• 7 years of Revit Structure experience
• 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. to be able to support federal projects.
• Proficient with Navisworks (or equivalent) and Bluebeam

The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target new hire salaries for the role across all listed U.S. locations. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications. 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 $69,300.00 to $116,350.00; 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 20, 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 .