Sr VDC Coordinator

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$/yr - $/yr

This is an on-site role at our Baton Rouge, LA site location.

• Preliminary assessments
• Concept creation
• Leading designs with support from peers, subject matter experts, and BIM designers
• Internal and external problem resolution
• Drawing and specification production
• Customer and vendor accessibility
• Designing Wireless systems in iBwave and EDX
• Coordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages
• Coordination with AHJs, Radio System Owners, and carriers
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification
• Conducting site visits
• Reviewing technical documents
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years of experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems, including LMR 2‑way radio (outdoor LMR, site radio, and RoIP systems), Public Safety DAS, Commercial DAS, OTA DAS, Neutral Host DAS, and DRAN DAS
• Minimum 5 years of experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner, or a combination of different modeling programs
• Experience working with clients to identify wireless communications needs
• Experience troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams
• Knowledge of Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, and VSWR
• Ability to optimize networks in design and during installation
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, carrier KPIs, 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
• Experience responding to RFPs and creating budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation plans
• iBwave Level 2 Certification required

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

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; the ability to purchase company stock at a discount; a deferred compensation plan; an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off policy; seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave; and for certain roles, additional rewards including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

• Civil Engineering
• Design Services
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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.