Project Architect

Job posted on September 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

About the role

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 strive to shape the communities we live in by creating projects that transform the future development patterns of those communities. We provide our clients award-winning planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build project delivery. We successfully service our clients, leverage our integrated services, and provide our employees with growth opportunities while delivering global solutions to our client’s local programs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the architectural design process of municipal/industrial facilities.
• Help develop alternative solutions and presentation graphics used to communicate concepts to the client.
• Lead the delivery of schematic design, design development, construction document phase, and construction phase activities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of architectural design experience.
• Knowledge and experience in preparation of preliminary design documents and contract documents (including construction drawings and specifications).
• Knowledge and experience in the design of building envelope systems using common building materials.
• Experience performing building code analysis.
• Previous experience reviewing contractor submittals and providing construction administration.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
• Knowledge and experience with project delivery methods.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Potential additional rewards: merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $171,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

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.