Project Architect

Cities & Places 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

Are you ready to help shape the future of complex, program-driven facilities? At Jacobs, we’re seeking a Project Architect to join our Cities & Places team in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia , where you’ll contribute to innovative architectural designs that inspire communities and transform spaces.

As part of our growing team, you’ll work closely with design principals, discipline leads, and project managers to deliver dynamic, high-impact projects that meet client needs, aspirations, and budgets. If you’re passionate about thoughtful design, technical excellence, and collaborative project delivery, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.

What you’ll do

• Support the development of client relationships and contribute to proposal preparation and interviews.
• Assist in developing project work plans, schedules, and design strategies to ensure efficient project execution.
• Prepare drawings, narratives, and technical specifications across all phases—from schematic design through construction documents.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure integrated, cohesive, and technically sound project delivery.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members and contribute to maintaining high-quality design standards.
• Participate in reviewing submittals, responding to contractor inquiries, and conducting periodic site visits during construction.
• Travel periodically to project sites during design and construction phases.

What Makes You Stand Out

You’ll thrive in this role if you demonstrate:

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• The ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining high-quality design output.
• A self-driven, detail-oriented mindset, capable of working both independently and as part of a fast-paced team.
• A solid understanding of how structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialty systems integrate within complex facilities.

Here's what you'll need

• 8+ years of experience in commercial, institutional, research, microelectronics, mission-critical, or transit facility projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master’s degree preferred).
• Architectural licensure is strongly preferred, but candidates actively pursuing licensure will be considered.
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other modeling/rendering tools.
• Experience in multi-discipline project coordination, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within design teams and mentor emerging professionals.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

110,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

152,100.00

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 $110,600.00 to $152,100.00. 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 March 26, 2026. 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 .

Locations

City State Country
Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	United States
Moon Township	Pennsylvania	United States