Sr VDC Coordinator

Advanced Manufacturing 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 , this opportunity is for you!

This is an on-site role at our Baton Rouge, LA site location.

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

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

111,100.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

152,700.00

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 $111,100.00 to $152,700.00. 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 December 09, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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 (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

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Atlanta	Georgia	United States