Jacobs
Base Pay Range
$123,600.00/yr - $170,000.00/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: We don’t settle. We’re always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. Start your Jacobs career that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
We are looking for a
Senior Telecommunications Systems Engineer
who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects within the booming semiconductor industry designing research and manufacturing facilities for well‑known companies in the industry. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world‑class designs across the globe. You will thrive as you provide telecommunications systems design services and documentation for our client’s advanced facilities, which, in turn, shape our world. This is a hybrid position with geographic flexibility located in the US.
Responsibilities As a Sr. Telecom Systems Engineer, you will take on a leadership role as a telecom discipline lead and work with supporting design staff to produce complex design packages. This is done in coordination with architects and other discipline engineers/design leads all under one Jacobs “roof.” You will interface directly with these team members as well as our client directly while working side‑by‑side on the client’s site in Hillsboro, Oregon to design the structured cabling infrastructure to support their ever‑evolving needs. Our teams leverage AutoCAD and Revit MEP design software to create fully coordinated 3D models across all disciplines (C,S,A,M,E,P,T,I,L). Through a mixture of full 3D BIM delivery, construction specifications and 2D sheets, you’ll lead the design of everything from Outside Plant (OSP) to inter/intra‑building backbone distribution systems, communication room layouts, rack elevations, wired & wireless device plans and much more. All facets of the designs and calculations will be completed in accordance with the NEC, applicable TIA and other industry standards as well as client and/or Jacobs specifications, where applicable. Bring your knack for organization, curiosity, talent for multi‑tasking and collaboration skills and we will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
Qualifications
Four‑year technical degree
BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Services International) or RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) credential
At least 10 years of relevant experience in telecommunications design and construction industry
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Deep knowledge and application of NFPA 70 (NEC) as applicable to telecommunications design requirements
Deep knowledge and application of telecommunications industry association (TIA) standards
Experience leading a team of 5‑10 telecommunications design staff
Experience editing design and construction specifications
Experience with start‑up and commissioning of telecommunications systems
Experience estimating and scheduling design efforts for multi‑building projects with multiple phases
Experience in providing quality assurance (QA) and checking telecommunications systems designed by others
Proficiency with Bluebeam
Strong communication skills
Familiarity with Navisworks
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Design management experience
Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks design software platforms
At least 10 years of telecommunications systems design experience in semiconductor, data center or other high‑tech facilities
Knowledge and design experience with wireless local area network (WLAN), paging, intercom
Knowledge of telecom infrastructure for control systems
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; 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 US 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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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 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.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jacobs by 2x.
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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: We don’t settle. We’re always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. Start your Jacobs career that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
We are looking for a
Senior Telecommunications Systems Engineer
who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on projects within the booming semiconductor industry designing research and manufacturing facilities for well‑known companies in the industry. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world‑class designs across the globe. You will thrive as you provide telecommunications systems design services and documentation for our client’s advanced facilities, which, in turn, shape our world. This is a hybrid position with geographic flexibility located in the US.
Responsibilities As a Sr. Telecom Systems Engineer, you will take on a leadership role as a telecom discipline lead and work with supporting design staff to produce complex design packages. This is done in coordination with architects and other discipline engineers/design leads all under one Jacobs “roof.” You will interface directly with these team members as well as our client directly while working side‑by‑side on the client’s site in Hillsboro, Oregon to design the structured cabling infrastructure to support their ever‑evolving needs. Our teams leverage AutoCAD and Revit MEP design software to create fully coordinated 3D models across all disciplines (C,S,A,M,E,P,T,I,L). Through a mixture of full 3D BIM delivery, construction specifications and 2D sheets, you’ll lead the design of everything from Outside Plant (OSP) to inter/intra‑building backbone distribution systems, communication room layouts, rack elevations, wired & wireless device plans and much more. All facets of the designs and calculations will be completed in accordance with the NEC, applicable TIA and other industry standards as well as client and/or Jacobs specifications, where applicable. Bring your knack for organization, curiosity, talent for multi‑tasking and collaboration skills and we will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
Qualifications
Four‑year technical degree
BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Services International) or RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) credential
At least 10 years of relevant experience in telecommunications design and construction industry
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Deep knowledge and application of NFPA 70 (NEC) as applicable to telecommunications design requirements
Deep knowledge and application of telecommunications industry association (TIA) standards
Experience leading a team of 5‑10 telecommunications design staff
Experience editing design and construction specifications
Experience with start‑up and commissioning of telecommunications systems
Experience estimating and scheduling design efforts for multi‑building projects with multiple phases
Experience in providing quality assurance (QA) and checking telecommunications systems designed by others
Proficiency with Bluebeam
Strong communication skills
Familiarity with Navisworks
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Design management experience
Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks design software platforms
At least 10 years of telecommunications systems design experience in semiconductor, data center or other high‑tech facilities
Knowledge and design experience with wireless local area network (WLAN), paging, intercom
Knowledge of telecom infrastructure for control systems
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; 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 US 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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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 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.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jacobs by 2x.
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