Sr. Telecom Systems Engineer; Electrical PE— EPC & Design-Build - Data Centers

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.

Your impact

This position is open at any U.S. location near a Jacobs office. We intend to hire the best candidate regardless of geography.

Engineering Authority & Design Delivery

• Sign and seal telecommunications design packages, field change directives (FCDs), and as-built drawings as PE of record — with reciprocal licensure maintained in applicable project states.
• Lead detailed ICT infrastructure engineering: structured cabling (OM4/OM5, OS2 fiber, copper horizontal), OSP fiber routing, rack layouts, DAS, CCTV, and access control — meeting BICSI TDMM, ANSI/TIA, and NEC standards.
• Provide technical governance for telecom deliverables produced by design partners and GID teammates; direct BIM coordination and clash resolution for conduit and cable pathway infrastructure.
• Conduct site visits and issue field engineering determinations under PE authority — without routing through a remote engineer of record — to sustain program velocity.

EPC Construction Delivery & Subcontractor Oversight

• Direct and oversee on-site installation by low-voltage subcontractors fiber splicing and testing, copper termination, rack-and-stack, cabling certification, OSP conduit, network circuit turn-up, and DAS/security integration.
• Own the change order process for telecommunications scope — evaluate contractor requests, assess cost and schedule impact, and negotiate with subcontractors and the GC with authority to approve, deny, or escalate.
• Track telecommunications milestones from IFC drawing release through commissioning and IT-readiness handover; conduct site quality inspections; issue NCRs with corrective action directives.
• Coordinate telecommunications scope across MEP, structural, and civil disciplines — managing shared conduit routing, cable tray conflicts, and BIM clash resolution.

Commissioning, Procurement & Client Interface

• Lead telecommunications commissioning programs through pre-commissioning, IST, network circuit turn-up, and IT-readiness handover; manage FAT/SAT programs and deliver signed/sealed as-built packages.
• Prepare technical requisitions, evaluate vendor bids, qualify suppliers against BICSI and owner standards, and coordinate procurement logistics for hyperscale deployments where lead times affect construction milestones.
• Represent Jacobs' telecommunications engineering authority in owner technical governance sessions, GC coordination meetings, and AHJ engagements; contribute to RFP responses and client pursuit presentations.

• PE Licensure (Required). Active Electrical PE in at least one U.S. state; NCEES record maintained for reciprocal licensure in project states. PE is a condition of employment — candidates without active licensure will not be advanced.
• Experience. 15+ years of professional telecommunications engineering experience, with 5+ years delivering mission-critical data center, hyperscale, or advanced technology programs in an EPC, Design-Build, or EPCM environment. The combination of licensed design authority and active construction delivery experience is required.
• Construction Delivery. Demonstrated subcontractor oversight, change order management, NCR issuance, site quality inspection, and commissioning or IST leadership on mission-critical ICT programs.
• Telecom Design Proficiency. Structured cabling, OSP fiber, DAS, CCTV, and access control design; advanced working knowledge of NFPA 70 (2023), Chapters 1-8, with specific proficiency in Chapter 3, Chapter 7, and Chapter 8 (Communications Systems, Articles 800-840); familiarity with BICSI TDMM, ANSI/TIA standards.
• Tools. Revit MEP or AutoCAD for design packages;
  Bluebeam for markup, review, and field documentation; familiarity with BIM 360 or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Education. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or Computer Engineering…