Structural Design Technician

Jacobs; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off 17 days per year

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Structural Design Technician to support our Advanced Manufacturing Data Centers team. You’ll develop and update structural drawings and models, coordinating with engineers and project teams for data center facilities across the United States.

You will use 2D drafting and BIM tools, including Revit, to support coordination, quality reviews, and construction documentation. Experience leading a team and working on traditional steel/concrete structures is a plus.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update structural drawings and models.
• Coordinate building systems and existing conditions for projects.
• Produce clear, accurate construction documents.
• Use 2D drafting and BIM tools, including Revit, for project coordination and quality reviews.
• Help organize design work for a small project or work package and follow standards.

Skills

Drafting

Team collaboration

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

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.