Sr Telecommunications Engineer

About the Role

Senior Telecommunications Engineer at Jacobs – responsible for designing and implementing structured cabling, wireless, audio/visual, and other low‑voltage systems in data center projects. The role includes technical design leadership, mentorship of junior engineers, and coordination with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Salary range: $123,600 – $170,000 per year.

United States (any location; preference for proximity to Jacobs U.S. office).

• Lead BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings.
• Create or modify DIV 27 specifications.
• Conduct site visits and review technical documents.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sign and seal telecommunications design packages.
• Mentor other team members.
• Partner with lead engineer or department manager to establish efficient processes.
• Perform preliminary assessments, concept creation, and problem resolution.
• Produce drawings and specifications, plan customer and vendor accessibility.
• Serve as the engineer of record for designs and provide coverage for project leads.
• Lead projects when bandwidth permits.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college.
• At least 8 years of experience actively designing or leading designs for telecommunications structured cabling systems.
• Proficient knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards.
• Proficient knowledge of NFPA 70 and its application to telecommunications cabling.
• Experience with Bluebeam for design documentation.
• Self‑motivation to collaborate with other disciplines, project managers, and clients.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Familiar with responding to RFPs.
• Experience in quality assurance and checking telecommunications systems designed by others.
• Experience with start‑up and commissioning of telecommunications systems.
• Experience creating and maintaining project budgets and schedules.
• Experience identifying and mitigating company risk.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to obtain additional PE licenses is a must.

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

Health, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; 401(k) plan; company stock purchase at a discount; unlimited U.S. personalized paid time off policy; seven paid holidays; floating holiday; caregiver leave; hybrid working policy allowing remote and on‑site work.

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.

Job posted on December 10, 2025. Position open for at least 3 days.