Sr VDC Coordinator

Base Pay Range

$/yr - $/yr

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.

Your impact:
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.

This is an on‑site role at our Baton Rouge, LA site location.

• Wireless telecommunication project lead may work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible to ensure that projects are completed on time.
• As a wireless telecommunication project lead, you’ll design and provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi and Tower Studies.
• 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 the relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems.
• Experience with LMR 2‑way radio (outdoor LMR, site radio, and RoIP).
• Experience with public safety DAS systems.
• Experience with Commercial DAS systems (OTA DAS, neutral host DAS, DRAN DAS).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or a combination of 5 years’ experience with different modeling programs.
• Experience working with clients to help them identify their wireless communications needs.
• Experience with troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams.
• Knowledge of noise floor, SNIR, return loss, and VSWR.
• Experience with optimizing networks during design and installation.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, NFPOs, and FCC parts.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and FCC regulations.
• Knowledge of IBC, FCC OET bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO systems, Motorola R56 installation standards, DMR Tier III.
• Familiarity with Navisworks, and RFP responses.
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience creating project budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation.
• 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 degree, Communication Engineering degree, EIT or PE.

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 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.

And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Project Management 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 be considered for employment. This position will be open for at least 3 days. We value collaboration and provide a hybrid working policy.

Job posted on December 09, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.