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. At Jacobs we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future – today. If you are someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative work environment and who also enjoys working closely with clients in the Data Center market, this opportunity is for you.

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

As the Senior VDC Coordinator, you will 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. You will coordinate with BIM designers to create drawing packages, with AHJ’s, Radio System Owners and carriers, and create DIV 27 specifications or modifications. You will conduct site visits, review technical documents, manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure projects are completed on time.

• Designing wireless systems in iBwave and EDX
• Coordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages
• Coordination with AHJ’s, Radio System Owners, and the carriers
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification
• Conducting site visits
• Reviewing technical documents
• Managing the relationship 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 systems), Public Safety DAS, and Commercial DAS (OTA DAS, Neutral Host DAS, DRAN DAS)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or a combination of 5 years’ experience with different modeling programs
• Experience working with clients to help them identify their wireless communications needs
• Experience with troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams
• Experience with understanding Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, and VSWR
• Experience with optimizing networks in the design and during installation
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, and NFPA 1225
• Thorough knowledge of IFC section 510
• Thorough knowledge of Carrier KPI’s
• Knowledge of IBC
• Knowledge of FCC Part 20 and Part 90
• Knowledge of FCC OET bulletin 65
• Knowledge of MOTOTRBO systems
• Knowledge of Motorola R56 installation standards
• Knowledge of DMR Tier III
• Familiarity working 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 for a project
• Experience creating and maintaining a project schedule
• 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 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. 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…