Sr Telecommunications Engineer

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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.

Our impact spans the entire design process and includes preliminary assessments, concept creation, problem resolution, drawing and specification production, customer and vendor accessibility, acting as the EoR for designs, providing coverage for project leads, and depending on bandwidth, may also lead projects.

As a Senior Telecommunications Engineer, you’ll provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include structured cabling systems, wireless, audio‑visual, and other low‑voltage systems. You will mentor other telecom team members and lead BIM designers in preparing engineering drawings. You will also manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, sign and seal telecommunications design packages, and identify processes to make the department run more efficiently.

• Lead the BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings
• Create or modify DIV 27 specifications
• Conduct site visits and review technical documents
• Mentor other team members
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Sign and seal telecommunications design packages
• Identify processes to improve department efficiency

• Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college
• Minimum 8 years’ experience actively designing or leading designs for Telecommunications structured cabling systems
• Thorough knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 70 and its application to telecommunications structured cabling systems
• Proficiency with Bluebeam
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients
• Excellent project management skills
• Familiarity with responding to RFPs
• Experience in providing quality assurance and checking of telecommunications systems designed by others
• Experience with startup and commissioning of telecommunications systems
• Experienced in creating a budget and maintaining a project schedule
• Experienced in identifying and mitigating company risk
• PE license with the ability to obtain multiple PE licenses (required)

• 4 years of telecommunications design experience in Data Centers
• Experience working on other low‑voltage systems (security, audio/visual, wireless)
• Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks design software platforms
• Knowledge of telecom infrastructure for controls systems and security systems
• Thorough knowledge of CSI or AIA specification writing procedures
• Credential as an RCDD

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, 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.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected…