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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!
At Jacobs our wireless telecommunications project leads will work on various projects as assigned by a Manager or Lead Engineer. This position will play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to:
preliminary assessments
concept creation
leading designs with support from your peers, SME’s, and BIM designers
internal and external problem resolution
drawing and specification production
customer and vendor accessibility
The wireless telecommunication project lead may work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible to ensure that projects are completed on time.
As a wireless telecommunication project lead, you’ll design and provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi and Tower Studies.
Responsibilities include: Designing Wireless systems in iBwave and EDX.
Coordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages
Coordination with AHJ’s, Radio System Owners, and the Carriers.
DIV 27 specification creation, or modification.
conducting site visits
reviewing technical documents
Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
Here’s what you’ll need
Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 years’ experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems. These systems Include
LMR 2‑way radio, which includes outdoor LMR, Site Radio, and RoIP systems.
Public Safety DAS systems
Commercial DAS systems, which include
OTA DAS
Neutral Host DAS
DRAN DAS
Minimum 5 years’ experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or a combination of 5 years’ experience with different modeling programs.
Experience working with clients to help them identify their wireless communications needs.
Experience with troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams.
Experience with understanding Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, and VSWR.
Experience with optimizing networks in the design and during installation.
Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, and NFPA 1225
Thorough knowledge of IFC section 510
Thorough Knowledge of Carrier KPI’s
knowledge of IBC
Knowledge of FCC part 20 and part 90
Knowledge of FCC OET bulletin 65.
Knowledge of MOTOTRBO systems
Knowledge of Motorola R56 installation standards
Knowledge of DMR Tier III
Familiarity working with Navisworks
Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients
Excellent project management skills.
Familiarity with responding to RFP’s
Experienced in creating a budget for a project.
Experienced in creating and maintaining a project schedule
Experienced in identifying and mitigating company risk
iBwave Level 2 Certification required
Ideally, you’ll also have
Experience designing Wi‑Fi systems
EDX or Motorola design certifications
FCC GROL
NICET Design Certification
Multiple OEM product certifications
Electrical Engineering degree, or Communication Engineering Degree
EIT or PE
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. 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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $125,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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 June 23, 2026. 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.
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