Intermediate Architect - Cities & Places

About the role

Your impact 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. We are seeking an Intermediate Architect to join our Northwest Cities & Places team in Boise, Idaho.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in projects from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Support development of architectural concepts, design studies, space planning efforts, and project presentations.
• Develop and maintain BIM models and architectural construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Create plans, elevations, sections, Wall sections, schedules, details, specifications, and project documentation.
• Create renderings, visualizations, graphics, and presentation materials that effectively communicate design intent.
• Coverage of architectural documentation, coordination with consultants, and support during design development, construction documentation, bidding, and construction administration phases.
• Conduct code analysis, accessibility requirements, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate material selections, finish information, and product data with consultants, vendors, and project teams.
• Participate in quality reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery processes.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, planners, project managers, and clients to deliver high-quality project outcomes.

Why Join Jacobs Cities & Places?

• Work on meaningful projects that help shape communities throughout the Northwest.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers, and project leaders across diverse market sectors.
• Be part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team that values design excellence, technical rigor, innovation, and delivery excellence.
• Contribute to projects in advanced technology, healthcare, education, municipal, and science & research markets.
• Grow your design, BIM, and project delivery skills while working alongside experienced professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 3-8 years of professional architectural experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD for architectural design and documentation.
• Experience developing architectural construction documents and BIM models.
• Experience contributing to projects through design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Ability to translate sketches, markups, and design direction into coordinated project documentation.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Working knowledge of building systems, materials, construction methods, and architectural documentation standards.
• Understanding of applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, and consultant coordination processes.
• Experience incorporating project requirements, specifications, and architectural standards into construction documents.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Able to manage multiple assignments while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with advanced technology facilities, healthcare, higher education, municipal, civic, or other facility-focused projects.
• Experience creating renderings, visualizations, and presentation materials using SketchUp, Enscape, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or similar tools.
• Experience supporting construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field observations, and contractor coordination.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, clients, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), BIM 360, Navisworks, or Revizto.
• Understanding of project delivery workflows from conceptual design through construction.
• Interest in architectural licensure and professional development.
• Ability to proactively identify and help resolve project challenges.
• Commitment to design excellence, technical quality, innovation, and collaboration.