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Structural Design Technician

Jacobs

Portland, OR · HybridFull-time$170–233K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$170–233K/yr
Location
Portland, ORHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Jacobs seeks a Structural Design Technician for its Built Environment and Advanced Manufacturing teams. The role involves developing structural design concepts, creating models, coordinating designs with existing conditions and other disciplines, and communicating requirements through 2D deliverables or Revit models. The technician may also lead a small project team, establish standards and procedures, train and develop designers, and maintain team morale.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Structural DraftingStructural DesignRevitAutoCADSteel StructuresConcrete StructuresTeam LeadershipNavisworksBluebeam

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent5+ Years Structural Drafting Experience1+ Year Revit Experience3+ Years AutoCAD Design Experience2+ Years Revit ExperienceHealthcare, Institutional or Commercial Building Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world.  We push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. We are looking for a driven and curious Structural Design Technician to provide leadership and support our Built Environment team.

As a key member of our Advanced Manufacturing team, you’ll get to grow your skills and join our collaborative team providing our clients with award-winning planning, engineering, architectural design, construction management, and design-build project delivery members designing state of the art Structures. You’ll work closely with clients and construction trade partners as you develop design concepts, create models from scratch, and coordinate designs to consider existing conditions and other disciplines.  You’ll convey structural requirements to the construction team through traditional 2D paper deliverables and/or BIM 3D Revit models.

You’ll also have the chance to provide leadership for a small project with a team of designers, establishing project standards, procedures, training, developing your team, and building and maintaining team morale. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world class designs for well-known clients around the world.

Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • At least 5 years drafting/design experience in the structural field

  • At least 1 year of Revit

  • At least 3 years AutoCAD design experience

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • At least 2 years of Revit experience

  • Experience working on traditional steel and concrete structures

  • Experience leading a team of Designers

  • Experience with healthcare /institutional /commercial buildings

  • Experience with Navisworks and Bluebeam

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 $169,500.00 to $233,000.00. 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 May 07, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

At Jacobs, the world's No. 1 design firm, you'll help deliver industry-defining data center and advanced manufacturing projects with global impact.

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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