Senior Architect

Overview

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.

The South-East Water group is seeking a Senior Architect to join our team of interdisciplinary designers for a variety of projects within the region, with a focus on projects in Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico geographies. Candidates must be local in one of our Florida offices with preference in Gainesville, FL. In partnership with design discipline leads, you are accountable for project design quality, performance, and team communication. You will be responsible for the development, issuance, and content of deliverables, technical content of documents, and coordination of disciplines, including consultants, and for the supervision of all staff producing documents on your projects. Ability to work from home or in a work/office hybrid environment up to 3 days per week is an available feature for this position, with a minimum of 2 days per week in a work/office location.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Design Manager is incorporated into the detailed documentation
• Leads the design process from the conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design is properly conveyed and executed
• Writes and/or works with the project specification writer to develop architectural specifications and is responsible for the coordination of drawings and specifications
• Leads the overall architectural discipline strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary
• Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and best practice standards important to Jacobs
• Meets with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals
• Writes technical reports and memos for client-based project work
• Attends on-site visits, field reviews, and project meetings as required for the project. Coordinates the review and responses for the contractor’s submission of shop drawings, RFIs, and material samples
• Reviews drawings supplied by vendors, clients, and other discipline group designers that affect the specific project design
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service and business development through project delivery responsibilities
• Creating and growing your personal brand within Jacobs across disciplines, offices, and performance units
• Create and maintain internal and external client relationships, leveraging them to secure invitations to future project opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited Architectural program (or foreign equivalent)
• NCARB Certificate
• Licensed Architect in the United States with the ability to obtain reciprocity in other States in the U.S.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Architectural Design with a preference in public works infrastructure
• Self-motivated personality with the ability to work collaboratively and independently as appropriate in a hybrid work environment, as well as adaptability to meet changing deadlines
• Ability to lead & collaborate with design teams consisting of local and remote team members across a variety of disciplines
• Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness
• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and green building/green infrastructure certifications
• Thorough knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and familiarity with project delivery methodologies, including but not limited to design-bid-build, design for design-build, and design-build
• Proficiency with building codes and standards (Florida Building Code, IBC, NFPA, OSHA), technical report writing, and specifications
• Ability to travel to project sites, some regional site locations

Ideal additional qualifications

• Prior experience or familiarity with water/wastewater facilities or similar industrial uses
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, Bentley Microstation, SketchUp, and Microsoft O365 Suite
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu
• Familiarity with sustainable design software analysis tools
• Additional credentials like LEED AP and/or ENV SP
• An understanding of coatings for types, compatibilities, and basic corrosion mitigation strategies
• Prior experience designing for and in the vicinity of chemical storage and feed buildings

Base salary and benefits

The base salary range for this position is $115,000.00 to $145,000.00 per year. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in additional plans such as deferred compensation, Executive Deferral Plan, and an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Some roles may be eligible for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Jacobs is an equal opportunity employer. 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 September 18, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. We value collaboration and support a hybrid working policy, enabling a mix of Jacobs offices/projects and remote work to deliver your best.

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and IT
• Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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