Sr Telecommunications Engineer

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Location:

United States (any location, preference near a Jacobs U.S. based office).

$/yr - $/yr

At Jacobs, we challenge 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.

• Preliminary assessments
• Concept creation
• Internal and external problem resolution
• Drawing and specification production
• Customer and vendor accessibility
• Design engineer of record (EoR) for designs
• Provide coverage for project leads
• Lead projects depending on bandwidth
• Lead BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification
• Conduct site visits
• Review technical documents
• Learn from senior team leaders and be mentored
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Sign and seal telecommunications design packages
• Mentor other team members
• Identify processes to make the department run more efficiently

• Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited college
• Minimum eight 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 its application 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, with ability to obtain multiple PE licenses required

• Four years 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 control 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 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), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave, with additional rewards such as merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and stock for certain roles.

Not applicable

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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

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 also be considered for employment.