Sr VDC Coordinator

Base Pay Range

$/yr - $/yr

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.

This position is an on‑site role at our Baton Rouge, LA site location. The wireless telecommunications project lead will work on various projects as assigned by a Manager or Lead Engineer, overseeing the entire design process from concept creation to final drawings and specification production.

• Design wireless systems in iBwave and EDX.
• Coordinate with BIM designers to create drawing packages.
• Coordinate with AHJ’s, Radio System Owners, and carriers.
• Create or modify DIV 27 specifications.
• Conduct site visits.
• Review technical documents.
• Manage relationships 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, RoIP), Public Safety DAS, Commercial DAS (OTA DAS, Neutral Host DAS, DRAN DAS).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or equivalent modeling programs.
• Experience working with clients to identify wireless communication needs.
• Experience troubleshooting wireless system issues from field teams.
• Knowledge of Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, VSWR and network optimization during design and installation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, carrier KPIs, IBC, FCC parts 20 and 90, FCC OET Bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO systems, Motorola R56 installation standards, DMR Tier III.
• Familiarity with Navisworks.
• Self‑motivation to coordinate across disciplines, project managers and clients.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience responding to RFPs, creating budgets, maintaining schedules, and identifying and mitigating risk.
• iBwave Level 2 Certification required.

• Experience designing Wi‑Fi systems.
• EDX or Motorola design certifications.
• FCC GROL certification.
• NICET Design Certification.
• Multiple OEM product certifications.
• Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering degree.
• EIT or PE licensure.

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 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 also qualify for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance 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.

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Not Applicable

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting