Sr. Telecom Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Telecoms Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
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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 don’t settle. We’re 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. Start your Jacobs career that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
This is a hybrid position with geographic flexibility located in the US.
As a Sr. Telecom Systems Engineer, you will take on a leadership role as a telecom discipline lead and work with supporting design staff to produce complex design packages. This is done in coordination with architects and other discipline engineers / design leads all under one Jacobs “roof”. You will interface directly with these team members as well as our client directly while working side‑by‑side on our client’s site in Hillsboro, Oregon to design the structured cabling infrastructure to support their ever‑evolving needs.
Our teams leverage AutoCAD and Revit MEP design software to create fully coordinated 3D models across all disciplines (C,S,A,M,E,P,T,I,L). Through a mixture of full 3D BIM delivery, construction specifications and 2D sheets, you’ll lead the design of everything from Outside Plant (OSP) to inter / intra‑building backbone distribution systems, communication room layouts, rack elevations, wired & wireless device plans and much more.
All facets of the designs and calculations will be completed in accordance with the NEC, applicable TIA and other industry standards as well as Client and/or Jacobs specifications, as applicable.
Bring your knack for organization, curiosity, talent for multi‑tasking and collaboration skills and we will 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- Four-year technical degree
- BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Services International) or RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) credential
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in telecommunications design and construction industry
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Deep knowledge and application of NFPA 70 (NEC) as applicable to telecommunications design requirements
- Deep knowledge and application of telecommunications industry association (TIA) standards
- Experience leading a team of 5-10 telecommunications design staff
- Experience editing design and construction specifications
- Experience with start‑up and commissioning of telecommunications systems
- Experience estimating and scheduling design efforts for multi‑building projects with multiple phases
- Experience in providing quality assurance (QA) and checking telecommunications systems designed by others
- Proficiency with Bluebeam
- Strong communication skills
- Familiarity with Navisworks
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Design management experience
- Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks design software platforms
- At least 10 years of telecommunications systems design experience in semiconductor, data center or other high‑tech facilities
- Knowledge and design experience with wireless local area network (WLAN), paging, intercom
- Knowledge of telecom infrastructure for control systems
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, one…
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