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Sr Telecommunications Engineer

Jacobs, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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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. The

Senior Telecommunications Engineer

works on various projects as assigned by a Department Manager or Lead Engineer. This position plays a role in the entire design process including preliminary assessments, concept creation, internal and external problem resolution, drawing and specification production, customer and vendor accessibility, being the EoR for designs, and providing coverage for project leads. Depending on bandwidth, you may also lead projects.

Responsibilities

Lead BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings

DIV 27 specification creation or modification

Conduct site visits

Review technical documents

Manage the relationship with internal and external stakeholders

Sign and seal telecommunications design packages

Mentor other team members

Work with the lead engineer and/or department manager to identify processes to make the department run more efficiently

Qualifications

Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college

Minimum 8 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 how it applies to telecommunications structured cabling systems

Proficiency with Bluebeam

Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients

Excellent project management skills

Familiarity with responding to RFPs

Experience in providing Quality Assurance and checking of telecommunications systems designed by others

Experience with start‑up and commissioning of telecommunications systems

Experience in creating a budget for a project

Experience in creating and maintaining a project schedule

Experience in identifying and mitigating company risk

PE license and the ability to obtain multiple PE licenses is required

Additional Preferred Experience

4 years Telecommunications design experience in Data Centers

Experience working on other low‑voltage systems including security, audio/visual and wireless

Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks design software platforms

Knowledge of telecom infrastructure for controls systems and security systems

Proficiency with CSI or AIA specification writing procedures

Credential as an RCDD

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, 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.

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.

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, please contact the team via Careers Support.

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