Structured Cabling Systems Telecom Project Lead

Jacobs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Telecommunication Project Lead to design and lead data center low‑voltage systems, coordinating BIM drawings, site visits, and stakeholder reviews.

Requires 4+ years in structured cabling, ANSI/TIA and BICSI knowledge, NFPA70 familiarity, and Navisworks experience. Hybrid US work model with multiple offices nationwide; base salary range $91,000–$130,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Technical or associate’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience designing or leading telecommunications structured cabling.
• Familiarity with ANSI/TIA, BICSI, and NFPA 70 standards.
• Experience with BIM and Navisworks is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with project managers, clients, and other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIM designers in producing engineering drawings and DIV 27 specs.
• Conduct site visits and review technical documents.
• Mentor junior staff and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee budgets and project schedules; mitigate risks.

Skills

Structured cabling design

Project management

RFP response

Budgeting & scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Technical or associate's degree

Electrical Engineering degree or related discipline

RCDD credential (or within 1 year of hire)

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

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.