Sr VDC Coordinator

Sr VDC Coordinator

Location: Baton Rouge, LA – on-site (will consider candidates near a Jacobs U.S. office).
Employment type: Full‑time.

Base Pay: $111,100 – $152,700 per year. Final compensation is determined by skills, experience and work location.

Jacobs is 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. This role sits in the Data Center market, working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment to deliver innovative wireless telecom solutions.

• Designing wireless systems in iBwave, EDX, Atoll, and LMR Planner.
• Coordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages.
• Coordination with AHJ’s, Radio System Owners, and carriers.
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification.
• Conducting site visits and reviewing technical documents.
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Providing technical design leadership for data‑center building systems (Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi, Tower Studies).

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience designing wireless telecommunications systems, including LMR, Public Safety DAS, Commercial DAS (OTA, Neutral Host, D‑RAN).
• 5 years’ experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner, or equivalent modeling tools.
• Experience working with clients to identify wireless communication needs.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting field issues, Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, VSWR.
• Optimization of networks during design and installation.
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, Carrier KPI’s, IBC, FCC parts 20/90, FCC OET bulletin 65, and MOTOTRBO systems.
• Familiarity with Navisworks, project budgeting, scheduling, risk mitigation.
• 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 Communications Engineering degree.
• EIT or PE.

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Additional benefits include a deferred compensation plan, an Executive Deferral Plan, unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

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 also be considered.

We value collaboration and in‑person interactions. We empower employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Jacobs is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all labor and employment regulations and provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. If you need support or a reasonable adjustment, please contact our Careers Support team.