Structural Design Technician

Jacobs; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Stock purchase plan

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Structural Design Technician to support our Advanced Manufacturing Data Centers team across the United States. You’ll develop and update structural drawings and models, coordinate systems, and help produce construction documents using 2D drafting and BIM tools like Revit.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years drafting in structural field, Revit and AutoCAD experience, and the ability to lead a project team. The role offers hybrid work and competitive benefits as described.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 5 years drafting/design experience in the structural field
• At least 1 year of Revit
• At least 3 years AutoCAD design experience
• At least 2 years of Revit experience
• Experience working on traditional steel and concrete structures
• Experience leading a team of Designers
• Experience with Data Centers - Hyperscale
• Experience with Navisworks and Bluebeam

Responsibilities

• Support Advanced Manufacturing Data Centers team with structural design tasks
• Develop and update structural drawings and models
• Coordinate building systems and existing conditions
• Help produce construction documents
• Use 2D drafting and BIM tools (Revit) for coordination and quality reviews
• Organize design work for small projects or work packages
• Follow project standards and procedures
• Share technical knowledge with teammates

Skills

Drafting/Design experience

Structural drafting knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

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

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

At Jacobs, we help clients plan, design, and deliver complex facilities that support a more connected and sustainable world. We’re seeking a Structural Design Technician to support our Advanced Manufacturing Data Centers team.

You’ll contribute to the design of hyperscale data centers and other mission-critical facilities. Working with structural engineers, designers, and project teams, you’ll develop and update structural drawings and models, coordinate building systems and existing conditions, and help produce clear, accurate construction documents. Your work may include foundations, structural framing, equipment support, and other building elements used in data center projects.

You’ll use 2D drafting and BIM tools, including Revit, to support project coordination and quality reviews. 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
• At least 5 years drafting/design experience in the structural field
• At least 1 year of Revit
• At least 3 years AutoCAD design experience

Ideally, you’ll also have

• At least 2 years of Revit experience
• Experience working on traditional steel and concrete structures
• Experience leading a team of Designers
• Experience with Data Centers - Hyperscale
• Experience with Navisworks and Bluebeam

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 $121,200.00; 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 13, 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.