Telecommunications Project 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.

This job opportunity is available at any location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. If you are someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative work environment and who also enjoys working closely with clients in the Data Center market, this opportunity is for you!

At Jacobs our telecommunications project leads work on various projects as assigned by a Department Manager or Lead Engineer. This position will play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to:

• Preliminary assessments
• Concept creation
• Leading designs with support from peers, SMEs, and BIM designers
• Internal and external problem resolution
• Drawing and specification production
• Customer and vendor accessibility

The telecommunication project lead may work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time.

As a telecommunication project lead, you'll provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include structured cabling systems, wireless, audio‑visual, and other low‑voltage systems.

• Leading the BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification
• Conduct site visits
• Review technical documents
• Learn from more senior team leaders and receive mentorship
• Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders

• Technical or associate's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 4 years’ experience actively designing or leading designs for telecommunications structured cabling systems
• Thorough knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 70 and how it applies to telecommunications structured cabling systems
• Familiarity working with Navisworks
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients
• Excellent project management skills
• Familiarity with responding to RFPs
• Experience in creating a budget for a project
• Experience in creating and maintaining a project schedule
• Experience in identifying and mitigating company risk
• Credential as an RCDD or ability to attain it within one year after being hired

• Experience working on other low‑voltage systems, including security, audio/visual, and wireless
• Electrical engineering degree or related discipline

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; the ability to purchase company stock at a discount; and other deferred compensation plans. Jacobs offers unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off (PPTO), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

The base salary range for this position is $91,400.00 to $. 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 to deliver their best work.

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