Jacobs
Wireless Telecommunication Project Lead
At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future – today. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with clients in the Data Center market, this opportunity is for you.
Base Pay Range $91,400.00/yr - $125,600.00/yr
The base salary range for this position is $91,400.00 to $125,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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.
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
Designing wireless systems in iBwave and EDX
Coordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages
Coordination with AHJ’s, radio system owners, and carriers
DIV 27 specification creation or modification
Conducting site visits
Reviewing technical documents
Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 years’ experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems, including LMR 2‑way radio, public safety DAS, and commercial DAS (OTA, neutral host, DRAN)
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
Knowledge of noise floor, SNIR, return loss, and VSWR
Experience with optimizing networks in design and during installation
Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, Carrier KPIs, IBC, FCC Part 20 and 90, FCC OET Bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO systems, Motorola R56 installation standards, 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 RFPs
Experienced in creating a budget for a project, maintaining a project schedule, and identifying and mitigating company risk
iBwave Level 2 Certification required
Preferred Qualifications
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
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; the ability to purchase company stock at a discount; eligibility for a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan; unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees; seven paid holidays plus one floating holiday; caregiver leave; and certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
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 10, 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.
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.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
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Base Pay Range $91,400.00/yr - $125,600.00/yr
The base salary range for this position is $91,400.00 to $125,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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.
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
Designing wireless systems in iBwave and EDX
Coordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages
Coordination with AHJ’s, radio system owners, and carriers
DIV 27 specification creation or modification
Conducting site visits
Reviewing technical documents
Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 years’ experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems, including LMR 2‑way radio, public safety DAS, and commercial DAS (OTA, neutral host, DRAN)
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
Knowledge of noise floor, SNIR, return loss, and VSWR
Experience with optimizing networks in design and during installation
Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, NFPA 1225, IFC section 510, Carrier KPIs, IBC, FCC Part 20 and 90, FCC OET Bulletin 65, MOTOTRBO systems, Motorola R56 installation standards, 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 RFPs
Experienced in creating a budget for a project, maintaining a project schedule, and identifying and mitigating company risk
iBwave Level 2 Certification required
Preferred Qualifications
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
Benefits Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; the ability to purchase company stock at a discount; eligibility for a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan; unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees; seven paid holidays plus one floating holiday; caregiver leave; and certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
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 10, 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.
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.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
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