Wireless Telecommunications Design Lead

Wireless Telecommunications Design Lead – Jacobs

We’re looking for a Wireless Telecommunications Design Lead to work with clients in the Data Center market, delivering innovative solutions that transform the world for good.

$91,400.00/yr – $/yr

As a wireless telecommunications project lead, you will play a critical role in the entire design process, from initial assessments to final delivery. You will work on various projects assigned by a Manager or Lead Engineer, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest standards.

• Conduct preliminary assessments and create initial concepts.
• Support peer leaders, SMEs, and BIM designers in leading design efforts.
• Coordinate with BIM designers to produce drawing packages.
• Collaborate with AHJ’s, Radio System Owners, and carriers, creating or modifying DIV 27 specifications.
• Perform site visits and review technical documents.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Design wireless systems in iBwave and EDX.
• Optimize systems during design and installation phases.
• Document and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate company risk.

• Technical or associate's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing wireless telecommunications systems, including LMR 2‑way radio, Public Safety DAS, and Commercial DAS (OTA, Neutral Host, DRAN).
• Hands‑on experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or equivalent modeling tools.
• Knowledge of wireless performance metrics (Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, VSWR).
• Profound understanding of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, Carrier KPIs, IBC, FCC parts 20 & 90, and FCC OET bulletin 65.
• Experience troubleshooting field issues and coordinating with clients to determine wireless communication needs.
• Project management skills: creating budgets, schedules, responding to RFPs, and mitigating risk.
• Self‑motivation for cross‑disciplinary coordination.
• iBwave Level 2 Certification required.

• Experience designing Wi‑Fi systems.
• EDX or Motorola design certifications.
• FCC GROL certification.
• NICET Design Certification.
• Multiple OEM product certifications.
• Electrical or Communication Engineering degree.
• EIT or PE licensure.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, company stock purchase options, and an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried employees. Eligible employees can also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Certain roles may qualify for merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and additional stock awards.

Jacobs maintains a hybrid working policy that allows employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices, projects, and remote locations to deliver their best work.

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. Job posted on December 10, 2025.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

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