Sr VDC Coordinator

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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, and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Location: On‑site at our Baton Rouge, LA site location. Candidates ideally located near a JACOBS U.S. office, but the best candidates at any location in the United States may apply.

• Design wireless systems in iBwave and EDX.
• Coordinate with BIM designers to create drawing packages.
• Coordinate with AHJs, Radio System Owners, and the carriers.
• Create or modify DIV 27 specifications.
• Conduct site visits.
• Review technical documents.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to:

• 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.

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems.
• Experience with LMR 2‑way radio, including outdoor LMR, Site Radio, and RoIP systems.
• Experience with Public Safety DAS systems.
• Experience with Commercial DAS systems, which include:
  • OTA DAS
  • Neutral Host DAS
  • DRAN DAS
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or other combination of modeling programs.
• Experience working with clients to identify their wireless communications needs.
• Experience troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams.
• Understanding of Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, and VSWR.
• Experience optimizing networks in design and during installation.
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, and NFPA 1225.
• Thorough knowledge of IFC section 510.
• Thorough knowledge of Carrier KPIs.
• Knowledge of IBC.
• Knowledge of FCC Part 20 and Part 90.
• Knowledge of FCC OET Bulletin 65.
• Knowledge of MOTOTRBO systems.
• Knowledge of Motorola R56 installation standards.
• Knowledge of DMR Tier III.
• Familiarity working with Navisworks.
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Familiarity with responding to RFPs.
• Experience creating budgets for projects.
• Experience creating and maintaining project schedules.
• Experience 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.

Base salary range: $ – $ per year. Actual pay will be based on skills and experience.

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; company stock purchase plan; deferred compensation plan; unlimited U.S. PPTO; 7 paid holidays; 1 floating holiday; caregiver leave; performance bonus; stock; and more.

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

Job posted on December 09, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.