Wireless Telecommunications Design Lead

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$91,400.00/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. This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

At Jacobs we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future – today. If you are someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative work environment and who also enjoys working closely with clients in the Data Center market, this opportunity is for you!

• Preliminary assessments
• Concept creation
• Leading designs with support from peers, SMEs, 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 AHJ’s, Radio System Owners, and the 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’ experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems, including LMR 2‑way radio, Site Radio, RoIP, Public Safety DAS, Commercial DAS, 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 identify their wireless communications needs
• Experience troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams The list continues unchanged

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

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about: medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, ability to purchase company stock at a discount, deferred compensation plan options, unlimited US Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and potentially additional rewards such as merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

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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.

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

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 enabling them to deliver their best work.

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