Sr VDC Coordinator

About the Role

Jacobs is looking for a Sr VDC Coordinator to design and provide technical design leadership for wireless telecommunications systems in data center buildings.

$111,100–$152,700 per year.

On‑site at our Baton Rouge, LA office. Eligible for hybrid work.

• Design wireless systems in iBwave and EDX.
• Coordinate with BIM designers to create drawing packages.
• Coordinate with AHJ’s, radio system owners, and carriers.
• Create or modify DIV 27 specifications.
• Conduct site visits and review technical documents.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience designing wireless telecommunications systems, including LMR 2‑way radio, Site Radio, RoIP, Public Safety DAS, and Commercial DAS.
• 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 system issues and understanding noise floor, SNIR, return loss, VSWR, and network optimization.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, Carrier KPIs, IBC, FCC Part 20/90, FCC OET Bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO, Motorola R56, and DMR Tier III.
• Familiarity with Navisworks and responding to RFPs.
• Excellent project management skills – creating budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation.
• iBwave Level 2 Certification required.
• Self‑motivation and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

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

Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, discounted company stock, unlimited paid time off, hybrid work options, and more.

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.