Wireless Telecommunications Design Lead

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Base pay range: $91,400.00 / 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. This job is available at any location in the United States; ideally candidates will be near a Jacbos U.S. office but we intend to hire the “best” candidates.

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.

• 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.

Work on multiple concurrent projects, ensuring projects are completed on time.

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems (LMR, Public Safety DAS, Commercial DAS, 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.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, Carrier KPI’s, IBC, FCC part 20 and part 90, FCC OET bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO systems, Motorola R56 installation standards, DMR Tier III.
• Troubleshooting and optimizing networks during design and installation.
• Understanding of RFPs and project budgeting / scheduling.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients.
• 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 or Communication Engineering degree.
• EIT or PE.

Health, dental, vision and basic life insurance; 401(k) plan; eligibility for company stock; deferred compensation options; unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off; seven paid holidays; one floating holiday; caregiver leave.

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.