Junior 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

At Jacobs, we’re building the future of cities by designing spaces and places where people can thrive. Our Cities & Places team supports clients across New York City and beyond—delivering built-environment solutions that are sustainable, resilient, and community-focused. As our team continues to grow, we’re seeking a Junior Project Architect who is eager to learn, collaborate, and play a key role in delivering meaningful architectural projects across diverse sectors.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the design and documentation process across all phases of project delivery. You’ll work alongside senior architects, designers, and engineers—gaining exposure to multidisciplinary collaboration, digital delivery tools, and best practices in technical design. This is a great opportunity to grow your career within a global team committed to innovation, quality, and making a positive impact in the built environment.

What You’ll Do

Support architectural design and production tasks across concept, schematic, design development, and construction documentation phases

Prepare drawings, models, and technical documentation using Revit and other digital design tools

Assist with research, code compliance review, material selections, and detailing

Coordinate with internal team members including architecture, engineering, planning, and interiors

Participate in client presentations, design reviews, and internal work sessions

Contribute to project organization, documentation updates, and quality control processes

Support senior architects with construction administration tasks such as reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and site visits

Collaborate in a team environment, embracing mentorship and continuous skill development

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

1–4 years of professional architectural experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for design and documentation

Foundational understanding of building codes, technical detailing, and architectural systems

Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Interest in pursuing architectural licensure

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

Experience working on projects in the New York metropolitan area

Exposure to multidisciplinary coordination and BIM workflows

Skills in digital modeling and visualization tools such as Rhino, SketchUp, Enscape, or Adobe Creative Suite

Familiarity with Bentley tools such as Open Buildings and ProjectWise

Knowledge of sustainable design principles or experience supporting LEED/WELL documentation

A strong design portfolio demonstrating both conceptual and technical capabilities

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

71,300.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

111,350.00

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 $71,300.00 to $111,350.00. 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 February 23, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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
New York	New York	United States