Architect (Data Centers)

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 As an Architect Professional in our Data Centers group, you’ll contribute to projects that enable the heart of our clients’ successful data center facilities engineering, design and construction. In this role, you’ll be accountable for the schedule and technical quality of challenging engineering tasks as you gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget and schedule. This is a hybrid US location flexible role. You will work in a multi‑discipline, highly interactive team to successfully deliver on the design, development, application, evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered systems and products. You will perform all aspects of architecture and design and independently apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis within the discipline. You will also develop designs that require innovation and ingenuity, be expected to perform work with little to no supervision, review the work of the discipline team for adequacy on completion, and provide technical guidance to drafters/designers and engineers. Responsibilities Collaborating with a team of designers and engineers as Architect/Architectural Designer, you’ll help us engage with clients and subcontractors, designing some of the world’s most advanced data center facilities. Your multi‑discipline, highly interactive team will work together to deliver construction documents. Plan and conduct work requiring judgment and evaluation, selection, and adaptation of architectural techniques and criteria. Exhibit a high level of attention to detail and quality control. Perform calculation checking of others’ work. Collaborate with other designers in the development of layout, technical design, construction drawings, specification, and model creation. Attend project meetings and take an active role in helping the team resolve concerns and solve problems across all disciplines. Participate in and champion internal, cross‑discipline, and external project quality reviews. Support field construction efforts, including reviewing submittals, responding to questions from clients and contractors, and performing field walks. Perform technical and business presentations with clients and employees. Perform quality reviews on designs performed by others. Participate in developing proposals, budgets, and schedules for process‑specific work. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited Architectural program 1-2 years of professional Architectural Design experience Expert‑level proficiency with REVIT , AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Suite Knowledge of building codes and applicability to industrial facilities Understanding of scopes of work, developing budgets, and reviewing schedules Ability to work well across multiple teams and lead small architectural teams Ideal Qualifications Master’s degree in Architecture Professional Architectural License and ability to be licensed in multiple states Experience with designing data centers and industrial manufacturing facilities Benefits 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. Compensation The base salary range for this position is $69,500.00 to $95,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 April 21, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. #J-18808-Ljbffr