Structural Design Technician

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Your Impact:

As a Structural Design Technician based within our the Greater Pittsburgh, PA area, you’ll work on a variety of projects ranging from FEL studies to plant modifications to new greenfield facilities. You’ll be a key asset in collaborating with diverse teams of structural engineers and designers both domestic and international and liaise with other internal professionals and disciplines for project delivery. Specific responsibilities include coordination with our project teams, creating 2D and 3D computer models of the engineered design, providing material take-offs for estimating, preparation of construction packages, assisting with estimates and schedules. Most days, you’ll design elements include mill buildings, crane runways, equipment platforms, mill building foundations, equipment foundations, and piling. Our primary focus in the Pittsburgh office is with the metals industry, however you will have opportunities to workshare with other business groups for a breadth of client and project experience. You’ll be a great resource on our team by demonstrating your passion, expertise and a desire to be mentored by our highly technical team of structural engineers.

Your most impactful mission in this role is to act as a champion for our TogetherBeyond culture of caring at Jacobs. TogetherBeyond is our approach to living inclusion every day and enabling diversity and quality globally. For us, this means creating a culture of belonging where we all thrive by embracing all perspectives.

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.

Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.  Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, and passion for excellence, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Technical school with CAD and structural drafting/design focus

• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in drafting/design of steel and reinforced concrete

• Excellent conceptual and design process skills and fluency in 3D modeling

• Advanced working knowledge of AutoDesk Revit 3D, BIM 360, and AutoCad.

• Proficiency in MS Office suite software including MS Teams for remote coordination

 

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Associate Degree in Engineering Design Technologies Proficiency in following CAD software: Microstation or Smart Plant 3D

• 4-10 years of demonstrated experience in drafting/design of steel and reinforced concrete

• Extensive experience in drafting/design of steel and reinforced concrete

• Thorough planning and organizational skills

• Ability to effectively communicate across multiple teams

• Experience in the metals industry is a plus

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.

U.S. Government Executive Order on ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols:
As a federal contractor of the U.S. government, Jacobs is subject to the Executive Order requiring companies who support U.S. government contracts to ensure their covered employees are fully COVID-19 vaccinated or approved for a legally-entitled medical or religious accommodation. 

Full vaccination is NOT required at this time for positions that are not covered by the federal contractor Executive Order, that do not require performance of work in a Jacobs office, and that do not have full vaccination as a client requirement where work is performed at a client site.

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. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.