Architectural Designer - Federal

Job description

As an Architectural Designer on our team in Saint Louis, MO you’ll be responsible for supporting projects for interior environments that enhance organizational performance and achieve the client’s business objectives utilizing best practices. Our goal is to develop innovative interior architectural design concepts which are practical, aesthetic, safe, and conducive to intended purpose and function, reflect client goals and are within project budget and schedule.

• Under general supervision, competently perform conventional aspects of architectural analysis and design
• Independently check and coordinate assigned work for completeness, accuracy, and compliance prior to review
• Apply developing design, technical judgment, and problem‑solving skills to routine and moderately complex tasks
• Seek guidance from peers and senior professionals as needed to confirm approach, assumptions, or solutions
• Perform collaborative reviews of graphic and digital work produced by others, providing constructive feedback
• Prepare architectural models, drawings, and documentation packages consistent with project standards and design intent
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal team members and discipline partners

High Performer Expectations

• Take responsibility for managing workload, making and keeping commitments, and maintaining full ownership of assigned work
• Clearly define assigned scope and begin forecasting level of effort required to complete tasks
• Design, model, and coordinate building materials and assembly selections within defined scopes
• Recognize and flag potential scope changes or coordination impacts, escalating them to the Architecture Lead
• Demonstrate judgment in identifying when peer or senior support is needed and engage proactively
• Deliver work that is timely, accurate, and cost‑effective, with strong attention to detail and minimal rework
• Task/Assignment Architectural Lead (Applied on small or clearly defined scope)
• Serve as task or assignment architectural lead for small to medium‑sized projects or defined project components
• Lead design of minor building elements and small buildings under oversight of a senior architect
• Coordinate architectural design intent with other discipline leads
• Participate actively in building system and interdisciplinary coordination effort
• Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design, or Bachelor of Environmental Design
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in architectural design and building documentation
• Working knowledge of U.S. building codes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Architecture Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
• Basic working knowledge of U.S. building codes and regulations
• Exposure to renovation and/or new construction projects
• Basic working knowledge of Revit and architectural rendering tools
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, Navisworks, Revizto, dRofus, and Bluebeam
• Experience with building materials, assemblies, and detailing suitable for construction documents
• Experience contributing to building design across multiple project typologies Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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