Sr VDC Coordinator

Sr VDC Coordinator

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At Jacobs, we challenge today’s problems to reinvent tomorrow by solving critical challenges for thriving cities, resilient environments, and cutting‑edge manufacturing. We transform abstract ideas into innovative solutions, designing the future—today—through fast‑paced, collaborative work across teams and clients in the Data Center market.

• Perform preliminary assessments and concept creation.
• Lead designs with support from peers, SMEs, and BIM designers.
• 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 and review technical documents.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop wireless system designs in iBwave and EDX.
• Work on multiple concurrent projects and ensure timely completion.
• Provide technical design leadership of systems for data‑center buildings including Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi, and tower studies.

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems, including LMR 2‑way radio, site radio, and RoIP systems.
• Experience designing Public Safety DAS and Commercial DAS systems, which include OTA DAS, Neutral Host DAS, and DRAN DAS.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner, or a combination of 5 years of experience with different modeling programs.
• Hands‑on experience working with clients to identify wireless communications needs.
• Field troubleshooting expertise for wireless communication system issues.
• Knowledge of Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, and VSWR.
• Skills optimizing networks in design and installation.
• In‑depth knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, Carrier KPI’s, IBC, FCC parts 20 and 90, FCC OET bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO systems, Motorola R56 installation standards, and DMR Tier III.
• Familiarity with Navisworks.
• Strong project management skills, including responding to RFPs, budgeting, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients.
• 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 degree, or Communications Engineering Degree.
• EIT or PE license.

Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and the option to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. We offer unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may qualify for additional rewards such as merit increases, discretionary bonuses, and stock.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial to our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with a hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best 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.