Project Design Lead

Project Design Lead

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 do not settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don't settle until we give our best and know that we're making a difference.

Become part of our team as a Project Design Lead who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients' business. Join us and you'll have the chance to work on projects including semiconductor manufacturing and other state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Ideal candidate will be located around or open to relocating to Hillsboro, OR.

The Design Lead is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex tool installation design packages, overseeing projects that can range from 15 to over 200 pages in scope. This role serves as the central point of coordination across multidisciplinary teams, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural stakeholders, while also acting as the primary interface with clients through frequent, often daily, communication. In addition to managing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure timely and cost-effective execution, the Design Lead proactively removes roadblocks and enables design teams to work efficiently. The role requires the ability to independently oversee a high volume of work—typically 10–15 concurrent tool packages—while maintaining quality and momentum with minimal oversight. Responsibilities also include conducting field verifications, to confirm design accuracy and constructability, and driving progress by identifying solutions and advancing workstreams even when dependencies fall outside of direct control.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we'll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here's what you'll need

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or 5+ years equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of semiconductor tool install design experience
• Experience leading design coordination and construction drawing development
• Strong client interaction and relationship track record
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and scope
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, etc.)

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience in semiconductor, cleanroom, or industrial projects
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Quickbase
• Experience working in fast-paced, matrixed teams
• Innovative mindset that brings new ways of working
• Team lead experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base
• Passionate about buildings and construction

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $79,000.00. Posted Salary Range: Upper $119,460.00.

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 $79,000.00 to $119,460.00. 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.

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

Portland - Oregon - United States

Latham - New York - United States