Sr VDC Coordinator

Sr VDC Coordinator – Jacobs

Base pay range: $/yr – $/yr

At Jacobs, we’re transforming ideas into innovative solutions designed for the future. This role is based on-site at our Baton Rouge, LA location and involves working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment closely with clients in the Data Center market.

This opportunity is available at any location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S. office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates wherever possible.

• Conduct preliminary assessments and concept creation for wireless systems.
• Lead designs with support from peers, SMEs, and BIM designers.
• Manage internal and external problem resolution.
• Create drawing and specification production.
• Ensure customer and vendor accessibility.
• Design and provide technical leadership of systems for data center buildings, including Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi, and Tower Studies.
• Design wireless systems in iBwave and EDX.
• Coordinate with BIM designers to produce drawing packages.
• Coordinate with AHJ’s, radio system owners, and carriers.
• Create or modify DIV 27 specifications.
• Conduct site visits and review technical documents.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems (LMR 2‑way radio, Site Radio, RoIP, Public Safety DAS, Commercial DAS).
• Experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner, or equivalent 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 installation.
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, Carrier KPI’s, IBC, FCC part 20, part 90, and FCC OET bulletin 65.
• Knowledge of MOTOTRBO systems and Motorola R56 installation standards.
• Experience with DMR Tier III.
• Familiarity with Navisworks.
• Excellent project management, budgeting, scheduling, and risk‑mitigation skills.
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers, and clients.
• iBwave Level 2 Certification required.

• Designing Wi‑Fi systems.
• EDX or Motorola design certifications.
• FCC GROL.
• NICET Design Certification.
• Multiple OEM product certifications.
• Electrical Engineering or Communications Engineering degree.
• EIT or PE status.

Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers 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 qualify for additional rewards such as merit increases, performance 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.

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