Telecom Engineer; Subject Matter Expert; SME Data Center market

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Join to apply for the Telecom Engineer (Subject Matter Expert (SME)) (Data Center market) role at Jacobs
. This role blends deep telecom infrastructure expertise with strategic foresight, serving as both an internal authority and external representative of Jacobs’ mission‑critical communications capabilities.

• Provide internal leadership across telecom/network disciplines, setting direction and elevating standards.
• Lead design, review, and optimization of structured cabling, fiber optics, and network infrastructure for hyperscale and enterprise data centers.
• Champion innovation in high‑speed connectivity, low‑latency architecture, and fault‑tolerant systems.
• Develop and maintain Jacobs’ telecom standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Act as the external face of Jacobs’ telecom expertise in client engagements, industry forums, and strategic pursuits.
• Collaborate with sales teams to secure complex, high‑value data center projects.
• Mentor and coach engineers and designers within the telecom discipline.
• Publish technical papers and contribute to Jacobs’ internal knowledge base.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle performance of telecom systems.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts across global sites.

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 20+ years of experience in telecom engineering, with 15+ years in mission‑critical/data center environments.
• Proven expertise in structured cabling systems, fiber optics, DWDM, SD‑WAN, and network resiliency.
• Strong familiarity with ANSI/TIA standards, BICSI guidelines, and global telecom regulations.
• Experience with network design tools such as REVIT, cable management systems, and telecom commissioning protocols.
• RCDD certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and multi‑tasking skills.

• Experience with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center clients.
• Involvement in sustainability and energy‑efficient telecom design.
• Vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
• Hands‑on commissioning and retro‑commissioning expertise.

• Primarily office‑based with occasional travel to data center sites and client locations.
• Travel up to 25% based on project and business needs.
• On‑call availability for critical incident support.

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 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.

And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, 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.