Sr VDC Coordinator

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

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

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.

This is an on‑site role at our Baton Rouge, LA site location.

As a wireless telecommunications project lead, you’ll design and provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi and Tower Studies.

• Preliminary assessments and 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.
• Managing project schedules and ensuring on‑time completion.
• Designing wireless systems in iBwave and EDX.
• Coordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages.
• Coordination with AHJ’s, Radio System Owners, and carriers.
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification.
• Conducting site visits and reviewing technical documents.
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems, including LMR 2‑way radio, Public Safety DAS and Commercial DAS (OTA, Neutral Host, DRAN).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or equivalent modeling programs.
• Experience working with clients to identify wireless communication needs.
• Experience troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams.
• Knowledge of noise floor, SNIR, return loss, and VSWR.
• Experience optimizing networks during design and installation.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, FCC part 20 and part 90, FCC OET bulletin 65.
• Thorough knowledge of carrier KPIs and IBC.
• Knowledge of MOTOTRBO systems, Motorola R56 installation standards, and DMR Tier III.
• Familiarity with Navisworks.
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience responding to RFPs and creating budgets.
• Experience creating and maintaining project schedules.
• Experience identifying and mitigating company risk.
• iBwave Level 2 Certification required.

• Experience designing Wi‑Fi systems.
• EDX or Motorola design certifications.
• FCC GROL.
• NICET Design Certification.
• Multiple OEM product certifications.
• Electrical or Communications Engineering degree.
• EIT or PE.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

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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