Sr Telecommunications Engineer

Senior Telecommunications Engineer – Jacobs

Base salary range: $ – $ per year. Pay is based on skills, experience, and location.

Jacobs is transforming ideas into solutions that improve cities, environments, and manufacturing. The Senior Telecommunications Engineer plays a key role in designing and delivering low‑voltage systems for data center buildings, including structured cabling, wireless, audio‑visual, and other low‑voltage systems.

• Lead the design and implementation of structured cabling systems for data center projects.
• Develop and modify BIM drawings and technical specifications (DIV 27, BICSI, ANSI/TIA, NFPA 70).
• Conduct site visits, review technical documents, and sign final design packages.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with lead engineers, department managers, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation activities.
• Provide quality assurance and commissioning of telecommunications systems designed by others.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Minimum 8 years of experience designing or leading structured cabling systems for telecommunications.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and project management tools.
• Self‑motivation, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate across disciplines.
• Experience responding to RFPs, creating budgets, and maintaining project schedules.
• PE license required; ability to obtain multiple licenses is a plus.
• Prior experience in data center design and knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, and low‑voltage systems (security, audio‑visual, wireless) is desirable.

Jacobs offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and a 401(k) match. Eligible employees may enroll in deferred compensation plans, executive deferral plans, and purchase company stock at a discount.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Criminal history applicants may be considered for employment.