Structural Designer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Career Level Structural Designer to develop conceptual and detailed 3D structural models for advanced technology manufacturing environments, including semiconductor facilities.

You will translate input into construction‑ready drawings, lead defined scopes, and coordinate with engineers to ensure timely delivery. Responsibilities include producing complete drawing sets, applying standards, and owning scope from assignment to issuance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Computer‑Aided Drafting or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years drafting/design experience in the structural field.
• Minimum of 3 years Revit experience.
• Strong interpersonal leadership skills and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate 3D structural models based on verbal instructions, markups, or conceptual sketches.
• Produce complete, coordinated, and constructible drawing sets for assigned scope.
• Apply department and client standards consistently by default, without reliance on corrective review.
• Take full ownership of assigned scope from assignment through issuance, including coordination, schedule, and quality.
• Review models and documents for quality, completeness, and standards compliance prior to formal QA/QC.
• Coordinate directly with engineers and related disciplines to resolve design and documentation issues.
• Execute assigned scope reliably without requiring continuous oversight or follow-up.
• Lead defined scope or small packages, including coordination and delivery through others.
• Provide leadership for small packages and guide a small team of designers.
• Coordinate team tasks and balance workloads to maintain progress and meet deadlines.
• Ensure quality and standards compliance across contributed work within defined scope.
• Take ownership of internal reviews and support cross‑discipline and external package reviews.
• May take on limited or scoped responsibilities within coordination, QA/QC, BIM, clash, or similar roles.
• Participate in meetings, actively resolve concerns, and contribute to solution development.
• Support team members by addressing needs.
• Advance design automation skills and embrace emerging technologies.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and uphold a Culture of Care.

Skills

Interpersonal leadership

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting or equivalent

Tools

Revit

SmartPlant

Tekla

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.

Position Summary

As a Career 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 be responsible for developing conceptual and detailed structural models that support advanced technology manufacturing environments, including semiconductor fabrication and support facilities. You will translate engineering input into construction‑ready documentation aligned with department and client standards, applying precision and consistency in both modeling and documentation. In addition to independent execution, you may lead defined scope or small packages, coordinating work and supporting delivery through others. You are expected to take full ownership of assigned scope, including coordination, schedule, and quality, while contributing to successful delivery through both execution and limited leadership responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate 3D structural models based on verbal instructions, markups, or conceptual sketches
• Produce complete, coordinated, and constructible drawing sets for assigned scope
• Apply department and client standards consistently by default, without reliance on corrective review
• Take full ownership of assigned scope from assignment through issuance, including coordination, schedule, and quality
• Review models and documents for quality, completeness, and standards compliance prior to formal QA/QC
• Coordinate directly with engineers and related disciplines to resolve design and documentation issues
• Execute assigned scope reliably without requiring continuous oversight or follow-up
• Lead defined scope or small packages, including coordination and delivery through others
• Provide leadership for small packages and guide a small team of designers
• Coordinate team tasks and balance workloads to maintain progress and meet deadlines
• Ensure quality and standards compliance across contributed work within defined scope
• Take ownership of internal reviews and support cross‑discipline and external package reviews
• May take on limited or scoped responsibilities within coordination, QA/QC, BIM, clash, or similar roles
• Participate in meetings, actively resolve concerns, and contribute to solution development
• Support team members by addressing needs
• Advance design automation skills and embrace emerging technologies
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and uphold a Culture of Care

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Hybrid – Electronics office

This position is considered hybrid and requires you to live within 50 miles of a Jacobs electronics office: Phoenix, AR. 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

The Structural Designer must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of this role at the level described above. Experience requirements are provided as general guidance and do not substitute for demonstrated capability, performance, and readiness for the level of responsibility.

• Associate degree in Computer‑Aided Drafting or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years drafting/design experience in the structural field
• Minimum of 3 years Revit experience
• Strong interpersonal leadership skills and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of drafting/design experience in the structural field
• 5 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 $66,000.00 to $90,800.00; 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 August 10, 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.

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