Sr VDC Coordinator

Overview

At Jacobs, we’re challenging the status quo 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. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

This is an on‑site Wireless Telecommunication Project Lead role at our Baton Rouge, LA site. The position may be performed anywhere in the United States, but ideally candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office.

$/yr – $/yr

• Preliminary assessments
• Concept creation
• Leading designs with support from peers, SME’s, and BIM designers
• Internal and external problem resolution
• Drawing and specification production
• 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 the 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, and RoIP systems)
• Public Safety DAS systems
• Commercial DAS systems (OTA DAS, Neutral Host DAS, DRAN DAS)
• 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
• Knowledge of Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, and VSWR
• Experience optimizing networks in design and during installation
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, Carrier KPI’s, IBC, FCC part 20 and 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 RFP’s
• Experience creating and maintaining a project budget and schedule, identifying 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 Engineering, or Communication Engineering degree
• EIT or PE

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 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 also be considered for employment.

• Not Applicable

• Full‑time

• Project Management and Information Technology

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