Smart3D (S3D) Administrator

Market Life Science

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 into the future with optimism and focus. We do not settle until we give our best and know that we are making a difference. 

We are looking for a Digital Delivery Smart3D (S3D) Administrator (Hybrid) at our Cincinnati, Ohio location preferably, who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you will have the chance to work on projects including state-of-the-art industrial and commercial facilities. You will become a part of a multi-discipline, highly interactive team, supporting project coordination with virtual design and construction (VDC) initiatives, including building information modeling (BIM), and plant information modeling (PIM). You will provide technical support and expertise in software used to execute process and piping engineering design and be responsible for supporting the implementation and integration of those tools into our project execution strategies. As an integral part of the global engineering team, you will have a hand in solving issues, supporting improvements, and defining solutions within our current and future engineering tool stack, including documenting new business cases, developing and implementing workflows, and training teams to support our global execution.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Smart 3D (S3D) Administrator with a strong focus on pipe supports and hangers within the Hexagon S3D modeling environment. The SmartPlant 3D (S3D) Administrator is responsible for project setup, maintenance, and support of the system, ensuring stability across all areas of the 3D model environment. This includes overseeing the generation, control, and distribution of 3D model interfaces to maintain a reliable and efficient modeling workspace. The ideal candidate will lead the creation, placement, and testing of 3D pipe support components and piping parts using .NET, ensuring seamless integration into the model and accurate isometric extraction. They will also manage catalog and symbol development, project configuration, and cross-office coordination, while supporting engineering teams with customized tools, reports, and automation strategies. Your role keeps our company connected and we will support you with what you need to be successful. 

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

Some of your responsibilities will include:

Creation and maintenance of 3D Pipe Support and hangers in .Net.

Creating and maintenance of 3D Pipe Parts in .Net

Placement of pipe supports and Components and test in the 3D Model

Collect and implement project requirements of hierarchy, naming rules, document numbering format, border file, volume naming definitions, project specific pick lists, common filters, catalog components, and surface style rules.

Coordinate Citrix server and database requirements for all 3D systems including coordination with satellite offices.

Create projects in all 3D systems. Load code lists, add standard reports and templates, upload/bulk-load catalog and reference files, develop/modify drawing templates, load project volumes, setup SPR batch processes, create project specific symbols

Create and manage isometric configuration and drawing view styles and templates with input from engineering discipline staff.

Create department standard and project specific reports and reporting methods as needed.

Implement Rulechecker Service in SP3D including C# customization

Schedule and monitor routine backups/archives.

Complex reporting including SQL and VB. Integrate reports into Company project tools.

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree

At least 5 years of experience supporting Smart 3D (S3D)

Experience with test pipe supports and pipe components in Isometrics extraction 

Experience with creating and loading SP3D naming rules including customization in VB/C#.

Experience with Implementing a Model Data Reuse strategy to enable duplication of design when needed.

Experience with administering and managing clash: Customize automated allocation - Automated acceptances - Clash conditions and tolerances

Experience using Navisworks and deploying NWD from S3D Vue files

NET Symbol Creation (Piping Parts and Support)

Experience in a piping design background preferred, including an understanding of 3D piping modeling work processes and isometric generation.

Ideally, you will also have: 

Effective oral and written communication skills required

Knowledge of S3D metadata browser, writing SQL Queries, custom commands and .Net

Experience with SmartPlant Foundation and or other SmartPlant tools are not required but will be a plus

Experience utilizing LFM/Leica laser scan data and utilizing other 3D systems will be a plus

Experience PowerShell and CMD script are not required but will be a plus

Experience in Life Sciences/Chemical/Petrochemical/Manufacturing

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At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.


Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.


At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

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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