Sr VDC Coordinator

Senior VDC Coordinator

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.

Location: Baton Rouge, LA (on‑site). The role is available to candidates at any United States location; ideally, applicants will be near a Jacobs U.S. office.

$ / yr – $ / yr

• Design wireless systems in iBwave and EDX.
• Coordinate with BIM designers to create drawing packages.
• Coordinate with AHJ’s, radio system owners, and carriers.
• Create or modify DIV 27 specifications.
• Conduct site visits and review technical documents.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical design leadership for data‑center buildings, including Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi, and tower studies.

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing wireless telecommunications systems (LMR 2‑way radio, Site Radio, RoIP, Public Safety DAS, Commercial DAS).
• Proficiency with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or equivalent for 5 years.
• Experience helping clients identify wireless communication needs.
• Experience troubleshooting field‑team issues; knowledge of noise floor, SNIR, return loss, and VSWR.
• Ability to optimize networks during design and installation.
• Strong understanding of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC §510, FCC Part 20 & 90, FCC OET Bulletin 65, and MOTOTRBO/DMR Tier III.
• Knowledge of IBC and FCC Part 90 applications.
• Familiarity with Navisworks.
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers, and clients.
• Excellent project‑management skills.
• Experience responding to RFPs and creating project budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation plans.
• iBwave Level 2 Certification required.

• Experience designing Wi‑Fi systems.
• EDX or Motorola design certifications.
• FCC GROL certification.
• NICET design certification.
• Multiple OEM product certifications.
• Electrical or communication engineering degree.
• EIT or PE license.

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 an 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 merit increases, discretionary performance bonuses, 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.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

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