Sr VDC Coordinator

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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.

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.

• Preliminary assessments
• Concept creation
• Leading designs with support from your peers, SMEs, and BIM designers
• Internal and external problem resolution
• Drawing and specification production
• Customer and vendor accessibility
• Coordinating with BIM designers to create drawing packages
• Coordinating with AHJs, Radio System Owners, and the Carriers
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification
• Conducting site visits
• 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 (outdoor LMR, Site Radio, and RoIP), Public Safety DAS, and Commercial DAS
• Experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or similar modeling programs
• Experience working with clients to identify wireless communications needs
• Experience troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams
• Knowledge of Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, VSWR
• Experience optimizing networks in design and installation phases
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, Carrier KPIs, IBC, FCC part 20 and part 90, FCC OET bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO systems, Motorola R56 installation standards, DMR Tier III
• Familiarity with Navisworks
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients
• Excellent project management skills
• Familiarity with responding to RFPs
• Experience creating a budget, maintaining a project schedule, and 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 Engineering or Communication Engineering degree
• EIT or PE

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, 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 floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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.

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