Sr VDC Coordinator

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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. Your impact is significant. This job opportunity is available at any location in the United States, ideally 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 thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative work environment and enjoy 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.

As a wireless telecommunication project lead, you will design and provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi and Tower Studies. You will play a role in the entire design process, including but not limited to 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, and 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 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 (outdoor LMR, Site Radio, RoIP), Public Safety DAS, Commercial DAS (OTA, Neutral Host, DRAN).
• 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.
• Experience with Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, and VSWR.
• Experience optimizing networks during design and installation.
• Thorough knowledge of 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 with Navisworks.
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Familiarity with responding to RFPs.
• Experience creating a budget for a project.
• Experience creating and maintaining a project schedule.
• Experience 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, Communication Engineering degree, EIT or PE.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. You receive medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, company stock purchase, deferred compensation plan options, unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off, seven paid holidays, floating holiday, caregiver leave, and potential 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.

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

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

We value collaboration and believe in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing a mix of work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

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