Structured Cabling Systems Telecom Project Lead

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Structured Cabling Systems Telecom Project Lead to guide design efforts for data center, structured cabling, wireless, and AV systems. This hybrid role is available anywhere in the United States, with preference for proximity to a Jacobs U.S. office.

You will lead BIM designers, develop DIV 27 specs, conduct site visits, review documents, and mentor staff while coordinating with project managers and clients to deliver projects on time.

Qualifications

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of experience designing or leading telecommunications structured cabling systems.
• Thorough knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 and how it applies to telecommunications structured cabling systems.
• Familiarity with Navisworks.
• Credential as an RCDD or can attain it within 1 year after hiring.
• Ideally, an Electrical Engineering degree or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings.
• DIV 27 specification creation or modification.
• Conduct site visits.
• Review technical documents.
• Mentor while learning from senior team leaders.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

RFP response

Attention to detail

Education

Technical or associate’s degree

Electrical engineering degree or related discipline

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

Structured Cabling Systems Telecom Project Lead

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Capabilities

Drafting and Design

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#42851

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 hybrid 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!

At Jacobs our telecommunications project leads work on various projects as assigned by a Department 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.

As a telecommunication project lead, you’ll provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include structured cabling systems, wireless, audio visual, and other low voltage systems. The telecommunication project lead may work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible to ensure that projects are completed on time.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings
• DIV 27 specification creation, or modification.
• Conduct site visits
• Review technical documents
• You will also learn from more senior team leaders and will be mentored.
• Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

Here's what you'll need

Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution

Minimum 4 years’ experience actively designing or leading designs for Telecommunications structured cabling systems.

Thorough knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards

Thorough knowledge of NFPA 70 and how it applies to telecommunications structured cabling systems.

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

Credential as an RCDD or can attain it with (1) year after being hired.

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

Experience working on other low voltages systems which include:

• Security
• Audio/Visual
• Wireless

Electrical Engineering degree, or related discipline

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 $91,000.00 to $130,000.00. 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 July 28, 2026. 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 .