Sr 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. Your impact will help turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Base pay range
: $/yr – $/yr

This 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. This is an on‑site role at our Baton Rouge, LA site location.

Jacobs’ wireless telecommunications project leads will work on various projects as assigned by a Manager or Lead Engineer. The position will play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to:

• Preliminary assessments
• Concept creation
• Leading designs with support from peers, SMEs, and BIM designers
• Internal and external problem resolution
• Drawing and specification production
• Customer and vendor accessibility

The wireless telecommunications project lead may work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time.

As a wireless telecommunications 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
• Coordinating with BIM designers to create drawing packages
• Coordinating with AHJs, radio system owners, and the carriers
• Creating or modifying Division 27 specifications
• 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 (outdoor LMR, Site Radio, and RoIP systems)
  • Public Safety DAS systems
  • Commercial DAS systems (OTA DAS, Neutral Host DAS, DRAN DAS)
• Minimum 5 years' experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner, or a combination of modeling programs
• Experience working with clients to identify wireless communications needs
• Experience troubleshooting wireless system issues from field teams
• Experience with Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, and VSWR
• Experience 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 Part 90, FCC OET Bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO systems, Motorola R56 installation standards, and DMR Tier III
• Familiarity working with Navisworks
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers, and clients
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience responding to RFPs, creating budgets, maintaining project schedules, 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 the things you care about. 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 offers unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and, for certain roles, additional rewards such as merit increases, discretionary 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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

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

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