Jacobs
Telecommunications Project Lead – Jacobs
Base pay range
$91,400.00/yr - $119,925.00/yr
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact: This job 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.
At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future – today. If you are someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative work environment and who also enjoys working closely with clients in the Data Center market, this opportunity is for you!
As a telecommunications project lead, you’ll be responsible for the entire design process, including preliminary assessments, concept creation, leading designs with support from peers, SMEs, and BIM designers, internal and external problem resolution, drawing and specification production, and customer and vendor accessibility. You may work on several concurrent projects, ensuring they are completed on time.
Responsibilities
Leading the BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings
DIV 27 specification creation, or modification
Conduct site visits
Review technical documents
You will also learn from more senior team leaders and be mentored
Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 4 years’ experience actively designing or leading designs for telecommunications structured cabling systems
Thorough knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards
Thorough knowledge of NFPA 70 and its application to telecommunications structured cabling systems
Familiarity working with Navisworks
Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients
Excellent project management skills
Familiarity with responding to RFPs
Experienced in creating a budget for a project
Experienced in creating and maintaining a project schedule
Experienced in identifying and mitigating company risk
Credential as an RCDD or ability to attain it within one year after hiring
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
Experience working on other low‑voltage systems, including security, audio/visual, wireless
Electrical Engineering degree, or related discipline
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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 has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy 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.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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.
Job posted on November 04, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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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, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact: This job 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.
At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future – today. If you are someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative work environment and who also enjoys working closely with clients in the Data Center market, this opportunity is for you!
As a telecommunications project lead, you’ll be responsible for the entire design process, including preliminary assessments, concept creation, leading designs with support from peers, SMEs, and BIM designers, internal and external problem resolution, drawing and specification production, and customer and vendor accessibility. You may work on several concurrent projects, ensuring they are completed on time.
Responsibilities
Leading the BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings
DIV 27 specification creation, or modification
Conduct site visits
Review technical documents
You will also learn from more senior team leaders and be mentored
Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 4 years’ experience actively designing or leading designs for telecommunications structured cabling systems
Thorough knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards
Thorough knowledge of NFPA 70 and its application to telecommunications structured cabling systems
Familiarity working with Navisworks
Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients
Excellent project management skills
Familiarity with responding to RFPs
Experienced in creating a budget for a project
Experienced in creating and maintaining a project schedule
Experienced in identifying and mitigating company risk
Credential as an RCDD or ability to attain it within one year after hiring
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
Experience working on other low‑voltage systems, including security, audio/visual, wireless
Electrical Engineering degree, or related discipline
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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 has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy 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.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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.
Job posted on November 04, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
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