Communications Systems Designer; RCDD - Secret clearance required

At Jacobs, we're challenging the future by redefining tomorrow, tackling the world’s most pressing challenges for thriving cities, resilient environments, and critical mission outcomes. Our work turns ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

As a RCDD Communications Systems Designer, you will work on a variety of projects assigned by leadership or project managers. You will participate in the entire design process—from preliminary assessments and concept creation to design, problem resolution, drawing and specification production, and construction administration. The role requires at least a Secret security clearance.

• Provide technical design of systems for building projects, including telecommunications, electronic security, audio‑visual systems, and related technologies.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and review technical documents.
• Complete project assignments with minimal supervision and give directions to support staff.

• Minimum 5 years of experience actively working with communications systems for buildings.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards.
• Familiarity with CSI Divisions 27 & 28.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and time‑management skills.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines and customers.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret security clearance.

• Experience with Revit software.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• BICSI RCDD certification.
• Electrical PE license.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Employees have access to 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. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave.

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

The base salary range for this position is $ 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 our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work.