Telecom Systems Engineer (Electronics)

Market Advanced Manufacturing

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We are looking for a Telecom 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, including semiconductor manufacturing and other state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world class designs for well-known clients around the world. You will thrive as you provide telecommunications systems design documentation for our client’s advanced facilities which, in turn shape our world. This is a hybrid, geographically flexible position located in the US.

This position will provide opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills within the telecommunications design industry while working to produce complex design packages for our projects. This is done in coordination with other designers, discipline leads, architects and engineers all under one Jacobs design team. You will be responsible for documenting and modeling the design information within Revit and occasionally AutoCAD, under direction of our project discipline leads. Using these software platforms you will create fully coordinated 3D models across all design disciplines (C,S,A,M,E,P,T,I,L). In addition to 3D BIM Models, you will also be responsible for coordinating and producing traditional 2D construction drawings as required. You will get a chance to design everything from Outside Plant (OSP) to inter / intra-building backbone distribution systems, communication room layouts, rack elevations, wired & wireless device plans and cable schedules. Depending on project size and scopes involved, you may also be given a chance to lead small portions of design with oversight and coordination with the discipline lead. Since all 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, over time, you will get to experience to all facets of telecom design for these advanced facilities.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here's what you'll need

• Two-year technical degree or four-year non-technical degree
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in telecommunications design and construction industry
• Knowledge and application of BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Services International) design practices
• Knowledge & application of NFPA 70 (NEC) as applicable to telecommunications design requirements
• Knowledge & application of Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) standards
• Experience leading telecommunications design team
• Knowledge of design and construction specifications
• Experience estimating and scheduling small to medium sized projects

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree
• At least 3 years of telecommunications design experience for semiconductor, data center, or advanced manufacturing facilities
• Project management experience
• Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks design software platforms
• Knowledge and design experience with paging, intercom and audio visual systems
• Knowledge and design experience with life safety and security systems
• Knowledge of control systems and network topology
• One of more of the following certifications: RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer), DCDC (Data Center Design Consultant), OSP (Outside Plant) or RTPM (Registered Telecommunications Project Manager)

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum 69,500.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 117,000.00

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, one floating holiday, 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 $69,500.00 to $117,000.00. 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 October 29, 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.

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