Sr Telecommunications Engineer

Sr Telecommunications Engineer

Apply to the Sr Telecommunications Engineer role at Jacobs
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$/yr - $/yr

United States (any location); ideally near a Jacobs U.S. office.

At Jacobs, we solve critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing. This position involves working on data center telecommunications design, providing technical design leadership for structured cabling, wireless, audiovisual, and other low‑voltage systems.

• Play a role in the entire design process, including preliminary assessments, concept creation, drawing and specification production, and customer and vendor accessibility.
• Serve as the end‑of‑record (EoR) for designs and provide coverage for project leads; may lead projects depending on bandwidth.
• Lead BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings.
• Create or modify DIV 27 specifications.
• Conduct site visits and review technical documents.
• Sign and seal telecommunications design packages.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor other telecom team members.
• Collaborate with lead engineer/department manager to identify process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Communications Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college.
• Minimum 8 years of experience actively designing or leading designs for telecommunications structured cabling systems.
• Thorough knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 as it applies to telecommunications cable systems.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam.
• Self‑motivation and excellent project management skills.
• Experience responding to RFPs.
• Experience ensuring quality assurance of third‑party telecom designs.
• Experience in startup and commissioning of telecom systems.
• Experience creating budgets and maintaining project schedules.
• Experience identifying and mitigating company risk.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; ability to obtain additional PE licenses.

• 4+ years of telecommunications design experience in data centers.
• Experience with other low‑voltage systems (security, audio/visual, wireless).
• Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks.
• Knowledge of telecom infrastructure for controls and security systems.
• Knowledge of CSI or AIA specification writing procedures.
• Credential as a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD).

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, company stock options, unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and potential merit increases and performance bonuses.

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 for employment.

Job posted on December 10, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.