Sr Telecommunications Engineer

Senior Telecommunications Engineer

Jacobs – United States (any location, preferred proximity to a Jacobs office)

$/yr – $/yr

Jacobs challenges the status quo by solving critical problems for cities, environments and science. This role focuses on designing and leading the technical design of low‑voltage systems (structured cabling, wireless, audio‑visual, and other low‑voltage) for data center buildings. The Senior Telecommunications Engineer works with a Department Manager or Lead Engineer and participates in the entire design process from preliminary assessment to final sign‑off, while mentoring team members and managing stakeholder relationships.

• Lead BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings
• Create or modify DIV 27 specifications
• Conduct site visits and review technical documents
• Mentor junior team members and coordinate with cross‑discipline teams
• Sign and seal telecommunications design packages
• Identify and implement process improvements with the lead engineer or department manager

• Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering bachelor’s degree (ABET accredited)
• At least 8 years of experience designing or leading structured cabling systems
• Proficiency with ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NFPA 70 standards
• Experience with Bluebeam
• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate with project managers, clients, and other disciplines
• Experience responding to RFPs, QA/QC of telecommunications systems, startup/commissioning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk mitigation
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; ability to obtain additional PE licenses is required

• 4+ years of telecommunications design experience in data centers
• Experience with other low‑voltage systems (security, audio/visual, wireless)
• Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks
• Knowledge of CSI or AIA specification writing procedures
• Credential as an RCDD

Health, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, company stock purchase program, deferred compensation option, unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, possible merit increases and discretionary bonus. Hybrid working policy encourages a mix of office and remote work.

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.

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Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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