Sr VDC Coordinator

Senior VDC Coordinator – Jacobs

Join to apply for the Sr VDC Coordinator role at Jacobs. This is an on-site role at our Baton Rouge, LA site location. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

$/yr - $/yr

• Designing Wireless systems in iBwave and EDX.
• Coordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages.
• Coordination with AHJ’s, Radio System Owners, and the Carriers.
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification.
• Conducting site visits.
• Reviewing technical documents.
• Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing technical design leadership for systems such as Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi and Tower Studies.
• Ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget.

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems.
• Experience with LMR 2‑way radio, Public Safety DAS, Commercial DAS, OTA DAS, Neutral Host DAS, DRAN DAS.
• 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 communication system issues from field teams.
• Understanding of Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, VSWR.
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, Carrier KPI’s, IBC, FCC part 20, FCC part 90, FCC OET bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO systems, Motorola R56 installation standards, DMR Tier III.
• Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients.
• 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.

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.

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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will also be considered for employment.

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