Telecommunications Project Lead

Overview

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!

As a telecommunications project lead, you will play an integral role in the entire design process—including preliminary assessments, concept creation, leading designs with support from peers, SMEs, and BIM designers, internal and external problem resolution, drawing and specification production, and customer and vendor accessibility. The role may involve several concurrent projects and requires ensuring they are completed on time.

• Lead the BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings.
• Create or modify DIV 27 specifications.
• Conduct site visits.
• Review technical documents.
• Learn from more senior team leaders and be mentored.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.

Minimum 4 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 how it applies to telecommunications structured cabling systems.

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.

Experienced in identifying and mitigating company risk.

Credential as an RCDD or can attain it within one year after being hired.

• Experience working on other low‑voltage systems, including Security.
• Audio/Visual.
• Wireless.
• Electrical Engineering degree or related discipline.

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, a company stock purchase program, a deferred compensation plan or an Executive Deferral Plan, unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, and eligibility for additional rewards including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $91,000.00 to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process—for example, you require the application form in a different format—please contact the team via Careers Support.