Sr VDC Coordinator

Telecommunications Specialist Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

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

• 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

• 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), Public Safety DAS, and Commercial DAS (OTA DAS, Neutral Host DAS, DRAN DAS)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner, or a combination of modeling programs
• Experience working with clients to identify wireless communications needs
• Experience troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams
• Understanding of Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, and VSWR
• Experience optimizing networks during design and installation
• Proficiency with NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, and Carrier KPIs
• Knowledge of IBC, FCC Part 20/90, FCC OET Bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO systems, Motorola R56 installation standards, DMR Tier III, Navisworks
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers, and clients
• Excellent project management skills; familiarity with responding to RFPs; experience creating budgets, schedules, and managing 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 Communications Engineering degree, EIT or PE

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and discounted company stock. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave, plus 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 empower employees with our hybrid working policy, enabling a split work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.