Sr Telecommunications Engineer

Position Overview

Jacobs is transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions – designing the future today. As a Senior Telecommunications Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in the design process for data center projects across the United States. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you will work closely with clients and lead technical design efforts while mentoring team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the entire design process including preliminary assessments, concept creation, problem resolution, drawing and specification production, and ensuring customer and vendor accessibility.
• Act as the Engineer of Record (EoR) for designs and provide coverage for project leads.
• Lead BIM designers in the preparation of engineering drawings and oversee DIV 27 specification creation or modification.
• Conduct site visits, review technical documents, and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sign and seal telecommunications design packages and collaborate with department managers to improve departmental efficiency.
• Mentor other telecom team members and contribute to the timely completion of concurrent projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Communication Engineering from an ABET accredited college.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in designing or leading designs for telecommunications structured cabling systems.
• Thorough knowledge of ANSI/TIA, BICSI, and NFPA 70 as it applies to telecommunications systems.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and excellent project management skills.
• Self-motivated with strong coordination skills across disciplines, project managers, and clients.
• Experience with RFP responses, quality assurance of telecommunications systems, commissioning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
• PE license and the ability to obtain multiple PE licenses are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 4 years of telecommunications design experience in data centers.
• Experience with additional low voltage systems including Security, Audio/Visual, and Wireless.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks design software platforms.
• Understanding of telecom infrastructure for control and security systems, and familiarity with CSI or AIA specification writing procedures.
• Credential as an RCDD.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.