Sr Telecommunications Engineer

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with clients in the Data Center market, this opportunity is for you!

• preliminary assessments
• concept creation
• internal and external problem resolution
• drawing and specification production
• customer and vendor accessibility
• being the EoR for designs
• providing coverage for project leads
• possibly leading projects depending on bandwidth
• leading the BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification
• conduct site visits
• review technical documents
• mentor other team members
• manage the relationship with internal and external stakeholders
• sign and seal telecommunications design packages
• work with the lead engineer or department manager to identify processes for improving department efficiency

• Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college
• Minimum 8 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 its application to telecommunications structured cabling systems
• Proficiency with Bluebeam
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients
• Excellent project management skills
• Familiarity with responding to RFPs
• Experience in providing quality assurance and checking of telecommunications systems designed by others
• Experience with startup and commissioning of telecommunications systems
• Experience creating a budget for a project
• Experience creating and maintaining a project schedule
• Experience identifying and mitigating company risk
• PE license and ability to obtain multiple PE licenses (required)

• 4 years Telecommunications design experience in data centers
• Experience working on other low‑voltage systems, including security, audio/visual, and wireless
• Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks design software platforms
• Knowledge of telecom infrastructure for control and security systems
• Thorough knowledge of CSI or AIA specification writing procedures
• Credential as an RCDD

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; the ability to purchase company stock at a discount; a deferred compensation plan; an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off policy; seven paid holidays; one floating holiday; and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

• Civil Engineering
• Design Services
• IT Services and Consulting

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. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Careers Support team.