EPC Telecom Engineer

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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.

As an EPC Telecom Engineer, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of telecommunications systems, from initial technical design to field commissioning and project closeout.

• Design voice and data systems, including detailed architectural schematics and network diagrams.
• Perform technical calculations and prepare deliverables like specifications, reports, and procedures.
• Develop detailed telecom infrastructure designs, including structured cabling (fiber/copper), high‑speed network circuits, and rack layouts.
• Create technical specifications.
• Conduct site visits.
• Review technical documents.
• Sign and seal telecommunications design packages.
• Create bill of materials (BOM) from design drawings and specifications.
• Work with BIM designers to prepare telecommunications design packages.

• Prepare technical requisitions for hardware, software, and cabling.
• Conduct technical evaluations of vendor bids, review vendor documentation, and oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).
• Partner with supply chain teams to evaluate and select vendors for mission‑critical hardware and cabling.
• Coordinate equipment purchasing, shipping, and inventory management for large‑scale deployments.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure materials meet quality and code standards.

• Provide technical support to construction teams, resolve field change requests (FCDs), and work with APM’s to manage subcontractors.
• Oversee on‑site installation activities, including fiber splicing, rack‑and‑stack, and network circuit turn‑ups.
• Track project milestones, manage change orders, and conduct site inspections to ensure “right first time” execution.
• Support commissioning and testing to verify system readiness before operational handover.

Interface with construction PM’s, design PM’s, vendors, clients, and other engineering disciplines to ensure system consistency.

Technical Proficiency:
Expertise in Fiber Optics, IP‑based systems, wireless technology, and Cisco IOS/XR or Junos operating systems.

Problem Solving:
Ability to diagnose complex network issues and develop disaster recovery plans.

Coordination:
Strong communication skills for liaising between vendors, clients, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Thorough knowledge of industry standards such as BICSI, ANSI/TIA, and NEC.

Excellent project management skills.

Familiarity with responding to RFPs.

Proficiency with Bluebeam.

Proficiency in optical transport systems (10G‑100G).

Proficiency with reading and interpreting testing results for different telecommunications technologies.

Experience in providing quality assurance and checking of telecommunications systems designed by others.

Experience with start‑up and commissioning of telecommunications systems.

Experienced in creating a budget for a project.

Experienced in creating and maintaining a project schedule.

Experience in identifying and mitigating company risk in telecom projects.

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or computer science from an ABET‑accredited institution.

6 – 8 years’ experience working on EPC projects or a combination of experience working for an MEP design firm and installation contractor.

This position will require at least 25% travel.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license

• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• PMP (Project Manager Professional)
• RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)
• Com…