Project Architect - Water Resource Recovery Market

Project Architect

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovation and lasting solutions for tomorrow. We endeavor to create a connected, sustainable world. If you're interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry's best and most innovative engineers and architects, then Jacobs is where you belong. The East-Central Water group is currently seeking a Project Architect to join our team of interdisciplinary designers for a variety of projects within the region, with a focus on projects in our Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana sub-geographies. Candidates must be local in one of our Ohio, Michigan, or Indiana offices. In partnership with the Project Manager, Design Manager, and design discipline leads, you are accountable for project design quality, performance, and team communication. You will be responsible for the development, issuance, and content of deliverables, technical content of documents, and coordination of disciplines, including consultants, and for the supervision of all staff producing documents on your projects. Ability to work from home or in a work/office hybrid environment up to 3 days per week is an available feature for this position, with a minimum of 2 days per week in a work/office location.

You will primarily work in Water Resource Recovery (Water/Wastewater Treatment) facilities design and water/wastewater conveyance facilities design; however, the architectural range for building typologies may include experience in Transportation, Science and Technology, Health Care, Corporate Commercial, Higher Education, or Mission Critical facilities. You'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. We'll rely on you to provide support to our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring new ideas to the table. Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Design Manager is incorporated into the detailed documentation.
• Monitors the design process from the conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design is properly conveyed and executed.
• Writes and/or works with the project specification writer to develop architectural specifications and is responsible for the coordination of drawings and specifications.
• Checks completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations for accuracy.
• Leads the overall architectural discipline strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work. This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model and final construction drawings.
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
• Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and best practice standards important to Jacobs.
• Preparation of technical drawings and details.
• Meets with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals.
• Writes technical reports and memos for client-based project work.
• Attends on-site visits, field reviews, and project meetings as required for the project. Coordinates the review and responses for the contractor's submission of shop drawings, RFIs, and material samples.
• Reviews drawings supplied by vendors, clients, and other discipline group designers that affect the specific project design.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service and business development through project delivery responsibilities.
• Creating and growing your personal brand within Jacobs across disciplines, offices, and performance units.
• Create and maintain internal and external client relationships, leveraging them to secure invitations to future project opportunities.

Here's What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited Architectural program (or foreign equivalent).
• Licensed Architect or on track for attaining a license within the United States with the ability to obtain reciprocity in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Architectural Design with a preference in public works infrastructure.
• Self-motivated personality with the ability to work collaboratively and independently as appropriate in a hybrid work environment, as well as adaptability to meet changing deadlines.
• Ability to lead & collaborate with design teams consisting of local and remote team members across a variety of disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and green building/green infrastructure certifications.
• Thorough knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and familiarity with project delivery methodologies, including but not limited to: design-bid-build, design for design-build, and design-build.
• Proficiency with building codes and standards (IBC, NFPA, OSHA), technical report writing, and specifications.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft O365 Suite.
• Ability to travel to local project sites, some regional site locations.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Prior experience or familiarity with Water Resource Recovery facilities or similar industrial uses.
• Proficiency in Enscape, Photoshop, other graphics and rendering software.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu.
• Familiarity with sustainable design software analysis tools.
• Familiarity with current and next-generation software and programming: Dynamo, Sustainable Design Analysis tools, data analytics tools.
• Additional credentials like LEED AP and/or ENV SP.
• An understanding of coatings for types, compatibilities, and basic corrosion mitigation strategies.
• Prior experience designing for and in the vicinity of chemical storage and feed buildings.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $110,000.00. Posted Salary Range: Upper $140,000.00.

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, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 26, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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Locations

Fort Wayne - Indiana - United States

Cleveland - Ohio - United States

Cincinnati - Ohio - United States

Columbus - Ohio - United States

Troy - Michigan - United States