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Wireless Telecommunications Design Lead

Jacobs, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Base pay range $91,400.00/yr - $125,600.00/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. 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!

Project Responsibilities

Preliminary assessments

Concept creation

Leading designs with support from peers, SMEs, and BIM designers

Internal and external problem resolution

Drawing and specification production

Customer and vendor accessibility

Other Responsibilities

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 relationships 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, Site Radio, RoIP, Public Safety DAS, Commercial DAS, OTA DAS, Neutral Host DAS, and 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 identify their wireless communications needs

Experience troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams The list continues unchanged

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: medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, ability to purchase company stock at a discount, deferred compensation plan options, unlimited US Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, caregiver leave, and potentially additional rewards such as merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

Seniority level Not applicable

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Information Technology

Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting

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

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