Sr Telecommunications Engineer

Senior Telecommunications Engineer

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At Jacobs, we solve the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, and mission‑critical outcomes. This role is designed for individuals who thrive in fast‑paced, collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with clients in the data‑center market.

• Perform preliminary assessments and concept creation.
• Resolve internal and external problems and produce drawings and specifications.
• Ensure customer and vendor accessibility; act as the EoR for designs.
• Provide coverage for Project leads and, depending on bandwidth, lead projects.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and ensure timely completion.
• Lead BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings.
• Create or modify DIV 27 specifications.
• Conduct site visits and review technical documents.
• Sign and seal telecommunications design packages.
• Mentor other team members and work with leads to identify process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience designing or leading designs for telecommunications structured cabling systems.
• Thorough knowledge of ANSI/TIA, BICSI, and NFPA 70 standards.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam.
• Strong project management skills and self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers, and clients.
• Experience responding to RFPs and performing quality assurance of telecommunications systems designed by others.
• Experience with startup and commissioning of telecommunications systems.
• Ability to create budgets, maintain schedules, and identify and mitigate company risk.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license; multiple licenses or ability to obtain them is required.

• 4 years of telecommunications design experience in data centers.
• Experience with low‑voltage systems, including security, audio/visual, and wireless.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks design platforms.
• Knowledge of telecom infrastructure for controls and security systems.
• Experience with CSI or AIA specification writing procedures.
• Credential as an RCDD.

Our health and welfare benefits cover medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees have access to a 401(k) plan, the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and an optional deferred compensation plan. Full‑time salaried/exempt employees receive unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off (PPTO), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may include merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT 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.