EPC Telecom Engineer

Role Overview

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment and also enjoys working closely with clients in the Data Center market, this opportunity is for you.

This position is available at any location in the United States. The preferred location is near a Jacobs U.S. office.

• Design voice and data systems, including detailed architectural schematics and network diagrams. Perform technical calculations and prepare deliverables such as specifications, reports, and procedures.
• Develop detailed telecom infrastructure designs, including structured cabling (fiber/copper), high-speed network circuits, and rack layouts.
• Create technical specifications and review technical documents.
• Sign and seal telecommunications design packages.
• Create Bill of Materials from design drawings and specifications.
• Work with BIM designers to prepare telecommunications design packages.
• Prepare technical requisitions for hardware, software, and cabling. Conduct technical evaluations of vendor bids, review vendor documentation, and oversee FATs and SATs.
• Partner with supply chain teams to evaluate and select vendors for mission‑critical hardware and cabling.
• Coordinate equipment purchasing, shipping, and inventory management for large‑scale deployments.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure materials meet quality and code standards.
• Provide technical support to construction teams, resolve field change requests, and work with APMs to manage subcontractors.
• Oversee on‑site installation activities, including fiber splicing, rack‑and‑stack, and network circuit turn‑ups.
• Track project milestones, manage change orders, and conduct site inspections to ensure “right first time” execution.
• Support commissioning and testing to verify system readiness before operational handover.
• Interface with construction PMs, design PMs, vendors, clients and other engineering disciplines to ensure system consistency.

• Expertise in fiber optics, IP‑based systems, wireless technology, and Cisco IOS/XR or Junos operating systems.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as BICSI, ANSI/TIA, and NEC.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam.
• Experience in optical transport systems (10G‑100G).
• Ability to read and interpret testing results for different telecommunications technologies.

• Problem‑solving ability to diagnose complex network issues and develop disaster recovery plans.
• Strong communication skills for liaising between vendors, clients, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Familiarity with responding to RFPs.
• Experience providing QA and checking of telecommunications systems designed by others.
• Experience with start‑up and commissioning of telecom systems.
• Experience creating a budget for a project.
• Experience creating and maintaining a project schedule.
• Experience identifying and mitigating company risk.

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or computer science from an ABET‑accredited institution.

6 – 8 years of experience working on EPC projects or a combination of experience working for an MEP design firm and installation contractor.

This position will require at least 25% travel.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.

• RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer).

Our health and welfare benefits include 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, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $.

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.