Structural Designer

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Jacobs is recognized globally as one of the leading design firms for advanced technology industrial projects. We design some of the most complex and specialized facilities being constructed today, including projects for semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, and other state of the art manufacturing facilities. Our services include feasibility studies, long-range planning studies, and the full spectrum of design services from conceptualization through construction support. Project delivery strategies include design/bid/build, design/build, and Integrated Project Delivery, and are often highly collaborative with the client, general contractor, and trade partners. Fast-tracked delivery is standard procedure in today's environment where time to market is critical. We do difficult work for demanding clients, and they come back to us again and again because they know we're the firm who can deliver.

The key to our success is our culture of continuous improvement, innovation, team-oriented work practices, and respect for each individual. Our projects exceed client expectations because each member of the team takes complete ownership not only of their individual scope, but for their teammates' needs and for the project as a whole. If you are up to the challenge, come be a part of our vibrant, dynamic team and help us deliver world-class designs for industry-leading clients around the globe.

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: Portland OR. 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.

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

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