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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. The Intermediate Structural Designer will be working alongside our engineers in developing designs in BIM/CAD and delivering the drawings through various stages of the project - from preliminary design through to and including the tender period with possible support into Construction. The candidate will also be involved in back-checks and quality checks for Jr.

Designers. The ideal candidate should have experience in independently developing contract/construction drawings sets for structural buildings, be aware of and actively implement best practice CAD standards (in terms of organization of the drawing and annotations, and correct use of levels, parts/families, etc.). The candidate should have sufficient knowledge in structural systems and spatial concepts to generate drawings from basic sketches or markups.

As an intermediate and independent designer you will be expected to check your own work for quality and completeness, and you will be required to work with other discipline teams to coordinate the drawings and BIM.

Preferred Software Experience Revit, AecoSim , Microstation (OpenBuildings), AutoCAD, Autodesk BIM 360, Navisworks Manage and Bluebeam Revu.

Here's what you'll need

- 8 years experienced in developing construction documents, including organization and annotation/drawing best-practices, creation of plans, sections, and details for structural buildings




- Experience working on water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, reservoirs, or other municipal water infrastructure projects is considered an asset.
- Experienced in drawing/modeling different structural systems, such as concrete or steel structures, including basic understanding of rebar detailing, steel connections
- Good spatial awareness and 3D modeling capabilities, keen ability to learn new 3D software.
- Efficient in drafting/modeling tasks
- Excellent communicator, able to use technical terms to discuss challenges and solutions
- Ability to learn through instruction and self-study towards a continuous improvement cycle

Posted Salary Range Minimum 75,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

115,000.00

The base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $115,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Jacobs, we use AI-driven recruitment to match top talent with opportunity—however, human connection and fairness remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

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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.

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📌 Intermediate Structural Designer (Ottawa)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Ottawa