Sr VDC Coordinator

Sr VDC Coordinator

Apply for the Sr VDC Coordinator role at Jacobs.

Base pay range: $/yr – $/yr

Location:

This position is based in Baton Rouge, LA and is an on‑site role; however, it is available to anyone located anywhere in the United States.

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.

• 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
• Designing wireless systems in iBwave and EDX
• Coordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages
• Coordination with AHJ’s, radio system owners, and carriers
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification
• Conducting site visits
• Reviewing technical documents
• Managing 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, public safety DAS, and commercial DAS (OTA, neutral host, DRAN)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or a combination of 5 years’ experience with different modeling programs
• Experience working with clients to identify their wireless communications needs
• Experience troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams
• Knowledge of noise floor, SNIR, return loss, and VSWR
• Experience optimizing networks in design and during installation
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, 1221, 1225 and IFC section 510
• Knowledge of carrier KPIs, IBC, FCC part 20 and part 90, FCC OET bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO systems, Motorola R56 installation standards, and DMR Tier III
• Familiarity with Navisworks
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients
• Excellent project management skills
• Familiarity with responding to RFP’s
• Experienced in creating a budget for a project
• Experienced in creating and maintaining a project schedule
• Experienced in 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 or Communication Engineering degree
• EIT or PE

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
• Seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock for eligible roles

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 our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Application experience is important to us. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.