Sr VDC Coordinator

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

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.

We are looking for a Sr VDC Coordinator who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative work environment and enjoys working closely with clients in the Data Center market. This on‑site role is based at our Baton Rouge, LA site, but the position is available at any U.S. location. Ideally, the selected candidate will be near a Jacobs U.S. office, although we intend to hire the “best” candidates nationwide.

At Jacobs, our wireless telecommunications project leads work on various projects as assigned by a Manager or Lead Engineer. The position plays a role in the entire design process, including preliminary assessments, concept creation, leading designs with support from peers, SME’s, and BIM designers, internal and external problem resolution, drawing and specification production, and customer and vendor accessibility. The role may involve several concurrent projects, ensuring they are completed on time.

As a wireless telecommunication project lead, you’ll design and provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings, which include Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi, and Tower Studies.

• Designing Wireless systems in iBwave and EDX
• Coordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages
• Coordination with AHJ’s, Radio System Owners, and the Carriers
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification
• Conducting site visits
• Reviewing technical documents
• Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years’ experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems, including:
  • LMR 2‑way radio – outdoor LMR, Site Radio, and RoIP systems
  • Public Safety DAS systems
  • Commercial DAS systems, which include OTA DAS, Neutral Host DAS, and DRAN DAS
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner, or a combination of 5 years’ experience with different modeling programs
• Experience working with clients to help them identify their wireless communications needs
• Experience troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams
• Knowledge of Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, and VSWR
• Experience optimizing networks in design and during installation
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, Carrier KPI’s, IBC, FCC part 20 and part 90, FCC OET bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO systems, Motorola R56 installation standards, and DMR Tier III
• Familiarity with Navisworks
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers, and clients
• Excellent project management skills
• Familiarity with responding to RFP’s
• Experience creating a budget for a project, maintaining a project schedule, and identifying and mitigating company risk
• iBwave Level 2 Certification required

• Experience designing Wi‑Fi systems
• EDX or Motorola design certifications
• FCC GROL
• NICET Design Certification
• Multiple OEM product certifications
• Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering degree
• EIT or PE

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 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.

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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment. 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.

Job posted on December 09, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.