Sr VDC Coordinator

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

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 role is a Wireless Telecommunications Project Lead responsible for designing and providing technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings, including Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi, and Tower Studies.

This is an on‑site role at our Baton Rouge, LA site. While the position is open at any location in the United States, we aim to hire the best candidates.

• Participate in the entire design process, including preliminary assessments, concept creation, and leading designs with support from peers, SMEs, and BIM designers.
• Resolve internal and external problems, produce drawing packages and specifications, and provide customer and vendor accessibility.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and manage several concurrent projects.
• Design wireless systems in iBwave and EDX.
• Coordinate with BIM designers to create drawing packages.
• Coordinate with AHJs, radio system owners, and carriers.
• Create or modify Division 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 designing wireless telecommunications systems, including LMR 2‑way radio, Public Safety DAS, and Commercial DAS (OTA, Neutral Host, DRAN).
• 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.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72/1221/1225, IFC section 510, Carrier KPIs, IBC, FCC Part 20 & 90, FCC OET Bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO, Motorola R56 standards, DMR Tier III.
• Familiarity with Navisworks.
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers, and clients.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience responding to RFPs, creating budgets, maintaining project schedules, and mitigating 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 or Communication Engineering degree.
• EIT or PE designation.

Employees have access to 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 offers unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) 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 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.

Qualified applicants can contact the team for support or reasonable adjustments via Careers Support.