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.

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

As a wireless telecommunications project lead, you’ll design and provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings, including Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi-Fi and Tower Studies.

• Perform preliminary assessments
• Create concept designs
• Lead designs with support from peers, SME’s, and BIM designers
• Resolve internal and external problems
• Produce drawings and specifications
• Ensure customer and vendor accessibility
• Design Wireless systems using iBwave and EDX
• Coordinate with BIM designers to create drawing packages
• Coordinate with AHJ’s, Radio System Owners, and Carriers
• Create or modify DIV 27 specifications
• Conduct site visits
• Review technical documents
• Manage relationships 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), Public Safety DAS, and Commercial DAS.
• Experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner, or an equivalent combination of modeling programs (minimum 5 years).
• Experience working with clients to identify wireless communications needs.
• Experience troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams.
• Knowledge of Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, and VSWR.
• Experience optimizing networks in design and installation.
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, Carrier KPI’s, IBC, FCC Part 20/90, FCC OET Bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO, Motorola R56 standards, and DMR Tier III.
• Familiarity with Navisworks.
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers, and clients.
• Excellent project‑management skills.
• Familiarity with responding to RFP’s.
• Experience creating a project budget 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 certification.
• NICET Design Certification.
• Multiple OEM product certifications.
• Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering degree.
• EIT or PE certification.

We offer 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 employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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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.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting