Communications Systems Designer; RCDD

Base pay range

$85,000.00/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, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs our RCDD Communications Systems Designers work on various projects as assigned by organization leadership or Project Managers. This position will play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to preliminary assessments, concept creation, design, problem resolution, drawing and specification production, and construction administration. The RCDD Communications Systems Designer will work on several concurrent projects. This is a remote/office hybrid position based in Austin, TX.

• Provide technical design of systems for building projects including telecommunications, electronic security, audio‑visual systems, and related technologies
• Preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and review technical documents
• Complete project assignments with minimal supervision and give directions to support staff to complete a project

• US Citizenship
• BICSI RCDD
• Minimum 5 years’ experience actively communicating systems for buildings
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Familiarity and demonstrated knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards
• Familiarity with CSI Divisions 27 & 28
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills
• HS Diploma, or equivalent
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines and customers
• Proficiency in communicating technical information to engineering and related staff

• Experience with Revit software
• Experience with AutoCAD

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. 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

Engineering 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. Job posted on October 23, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.