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. 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 on‑site role at our Baton Rouge, LA site location is for you!

• Play a role in the entire design process including preliminary assessments, concept creation, leading designs with support from your peers, SME’s, and BIM designers, internal and external problem resolution, drawing and specification production, customer and vendor accessibility.
• Design Wireless systems in iBwave and EDX.
• Coordinate with BIM designers to create drawing packages.
• Coordinate with AHJ’s, Radio System Owners, and the Carriers.
• Create or modify DIV 27 specifications.
• Conduct site visits.
• Review technical documents.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are completed on time.

• 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, RoIP systems), Public Safety DAS systems, Commercial DAS systems, and other wireless communication systems.
  • OTA DAS
  • Neutral Host DAS
  • 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, VSWR, 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, DMR Tier III; familiarity working with Navisworks.
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Familiarity with responding to RFP’s.
• Experienced in 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 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. 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.

And 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.

Job posted on December 09, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days. We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are critical 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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.