Sr Telecommunications Engineer

Base Pay Range

$/yr - $/yr

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions that design the future—today. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative work environment and enjoy working closely with clients in the data‑center market, this opportunity is for you.

The Senior Telecommunications Engineer works on various projects as assigned by a Department Manager or Lead Engineer. This position plays a role in the entire design process, from preliminary assessments to delivering coverage for project leads, and may also lead projects depending on bandwidth.

• Preliminary assessments
• Concept creation
• Internal and external problem resolution
• Drawing and specification production
• Customer and vendor accessibility
• Being the EoR for designs
• Providing coverage for project leads
• Managing concurrent projects and ensuring they are completed on time
• Leading BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification
• Conducting site visits and reviewing technical documents
• Maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Sign and seal telecommunications design packages
• Mentoring other team members
• Identifying and implementing process improvements with the lead engineer and/or department manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college
• Minimum 8 years of experience actively designing or leading designs for telecommunications structured cabling systems
• Thorough knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 and its application to telecommunications structured cabling systems
• Proficiency with Bluebeam
• Self‑motivation and strong project management skills
• Familiarity with responding to RFPs
• Experience with quality assurance and checking of telecommunications systems designed by others
• Experience in startup and commissioning of telecommunications systems
• Experience creating and maintaining project budgets and schedules
• Experience identifying and mitigating company risk
• PE license, and ability to obtain multiple PE licenses

• 4 years telecommunications design experience in data centers
• Experience with other low‑voltage systems (security, audio/visual, wireless)
• Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks design software platforms
• Knowledge of telecom infrastructure for controls and security systems
• Knowledge of CSI or AIA specification writing procedures
• Credential as an RCDD

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 unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may be eligible 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.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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

This 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. We support a hybrid working policy that allows employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.