Sr VDC Coordinator

Join as a Senior VDC Coordinator at Jacobs, responsible for designing and leading wireless telecommunications systems for data center buildings.

$ – $ per year.

Primary location:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The role is on‑site, but Jacobs is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States who are willing to travel to or relocate to the Baton Rouge office.

• Lead end‑to‑end design of wireless systems including Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi, and Tower Studies.
• Use iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or similar modeling tools to create detailed designs.
• Coordinate with BIM designers to develop drawing packages and integrate design outputs.
• Engage with AHJs, radio system owners, carriers, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and address technical questions.
• Perform site visits, review technical documents, and conduct performance analysis (noise floor, SNIR, return loss, VSWR).
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans; deliver projects on time.
• Respond to RFPs and support bid proposals.

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing wireless telecommunications systems, including LMR 2‑way radio, Site Radio, RoIP, Public Safety DAS, and Commercial DAS (OTA, Neutral Host, DRAN).
• Proficiency in iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner, or equivalent tools, with at least 5 years of experience.
• Experience working directly with clients to assess wireless communication needs.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, IBC, FCC Part 20/90, FCC OET Bulletin 65, and MOTOTRBO systems.
• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate across disciplines.
• iBwave Level 2 Certification required.

• Experience designing Wi‑Fi systems.
• Design certifications (EDX, Motorola, FCC GROL, NICET).
• Multiplus OEM product certifications.
• Electrical or Communication Engineering degree; EIT or PE designation.

Jacobs offers medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan with company contribution; optional company stock purchase; unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off; seven paid holidays; floating holiday; caregiver leave. Eligible employees may enroll in deferred compensation plans and may receive merit increases, discretionary bonuses, 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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.