Sr Telecommunications Engineer

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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.

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.

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.

Senior Telecommunications Engineers work on various projects as assigned by a Department Manager or Lead Engineer, playing a role in the entire design process including, but not limited to:

• Preliminary assessments
• Concept creation
• Internal and external problem resolution
• Drawing and specification production
• Customer and vendor accessibility
• Being the EoR for designs
• Providing coverage for project leads
• Depending on bandwidth, may lead projects
• Delivering projects on time
• Leading BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification
• Conducting site visits
• Reviewing technical documents
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Signing and sealing telecommunications design packages
• Mentoring other team members
• Working with lead engineer and/or department manager to identify processes to make the department run more efficiently

• Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college
• Minimum 8 years of 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 how it applies 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 and maintaining a project budget
• Experience creating and maintaining a project schedule
• Experience identifying and mitigating company risk
• PE license; ability to obtain multiple PE licenses is required

• 4 years of 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 systems and security systems
• Thorough knowledge of CSI or AIA specification writing procedures
• Credential as an RCDD

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. 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 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.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

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