Senior Wireless Telecom SME — Hybrid/Remote Impact Leader

Jacobs; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Wireless Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert to provide technical leadership across multiple data center projects in the United States. You will review designs, mentor engineers, and coordinate with BIM teams, AHJs, and carriers to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role supports DAS, LMR, Wi‑Fi, Private LTE/5G, and related systems, with a strong emphasis on standards, risk management, and collaboration in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years actively designing wireless telecommunications systems including LMR, DAS, Wi‑Fi, Private LTE/5G.
• Experience reviewing iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or similar RF modelling tools.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills with client interaction.
• Experience coordinating with BIM designers and field teams.
• Familiarity with NFPA 72/1221/1225 and FCC rules is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and approving wireless designs in iBwave and EDX.
• Providing technical leadership and oversight for wireless telecommunications designs.
• Coordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages.
• Coordination with AHJs, system owners, and carriers.
• Developing and maintaining wireless design standards and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

RF network optimization

Team coordination

RFP/RFI responses

Education

Technical or associate's degree

Tools

iBwave

EDX

Atoll

LMR Planner

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Wireless Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert to provide technical leadership across multiple data center projects in the United States. You will review designs, mentor engineers, and coordinate with BIM teams, AHJs, and carriers to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role supports DAS, LMR, Wi‑Fi, Private LTE/5G, and related systems, with a strong emphasis on standards, risk management, and collaboration in a hybrid work environment.