Wireless Telecommunications Design Lead

Wireless Telecommunication Project Lead

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future – today. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with clients in the Data Center market, this opportunity is for you.

$91,400.00/yr - $/yr

The base salary range for this position is $91,400.00 to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

As a Wireless Telecommunication Project Lead, you’ll design and provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi and Tower Studies.

• Designing wireless systems in iBwave and EDX
• Coordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages
• Coordination with AHJ’s, radio system owners, and carriers
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification
• Conducting site visits
• Reviewing technical documents
• Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years’ experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems, including LMR 2‑way radio, public safety DAS, and commercial DAS (OTA, neutral host, DRAN)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or a combination of 5 years’ experience with different modeling programs
• Experience working with clients to help them identify their wireless communications needs
• Experience with troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams
• Knowledge of noise floor, SNIR, return loss, and VSWR
• Experience with optimizing networks in design and during installation
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, Carrier KPIs, IBC, FCC Part 20 and 90, FCC OET Bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO systems, Motorola R56 installation standards, DMR Tier III
• Familiarity working with Navisworks
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers, and clients
• Excellent project management skills
• Familiarity with responding to RFPs
• Experienced in creating a budget for a project, maintaining a project schedule, and identifying and mitigating company risk
• 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

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; the ability to purchase company stock at a discount; eligibility for a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan; unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees;

seven paid holidays plus one floating holiday; caregiver leave; and certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, 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.

Job posted on December 10, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Information Technology