Sr Telecommunications Engineer

Base Pay Range

$/yr - $/yr

Not Applicable

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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 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.

Senior Telecommunications Engineers work on various projects as assigned by a Department Manager or Lead Engineer. This position will play a role throughout the design process including preliminary assessments, concept creation, internal and external problem resolution, drawing and specification production, customer and vendor accessibility, EoR for designs, providing coverage for project leads, and depending on bandwidth, may also lead projects.

The Senior Telecommunications Engineer may work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible to ensure that projects are completed on time. As a Senior Telecommunications Engineer, you’ll provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include structured cabling systems, wireless, audio visual, and other low voltage systems. Additionally, the Senior Telecommunications Engineer will mentor other telecom team members.

• Leading the BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification
• Conduct site visits
• Review technical documents
• Learn from more senior team leaders and be mentored
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Sign and seal telecommunications design packages
• Mentor other team members
• Work with the lead engineer and/or department manager to identify processes to improve departmental efficiency

• Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college
• Minimum 8 years’ experience actively designing or leading designs for Telecommunications structured cabling systems
• Thorough knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 70 and how it applies to telecommunications structured cabling systems
• Proficiency with Bluebeam
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients
• Excellent project management skills
• Familiarity with responding to RFPs
• Experience in providing Quality Assurance and checking of telecommunications systems designed by others
• Experience with start‑up and commissioning of telecommunications systems
• Experience creating a budget for a project
• Experience creating and maintaining a project schedule
• Experience identifying and mitigating company risk
• PE license and ability to obtain multiple PE licenses

• 4 years of Telecommunications design experience in Data Centers
• Experience working on other low voltage systems including Security, Audio/Visual, and Wireless
• Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks design software platforms
• Knowledge of telecom infrastructure for controls systems and security systems
• Thorough knowledge of CSI or AIA specification writing procedures
• Credential as an RCDD

Our health and welfare benefits include 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.

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 10, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.