Telecommunications BIM Designer

Jacobs; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work policy

401(k) plan and stock purchase option

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Telecommunications BIM Designer to lead Revit-based design and model management for telecom projects. You will set up and manage BIM models in coordination with discipline leads, producing fully coordinated 3D models and 2D drawings.

Working under telecom leads, you will follow Jacobs and client BIM standards, collaborating with designers, architects, and engineers to deliver constructible, clash-free deliverables with timely completion. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Revit design experience.
• Minimum 2 years of telecom design and construction experience.
• Familiarity with design and modelling standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Design documentation and BIM model setup in Revit.
• Coordinate BIM content with discipline leads and project teams.
• Create and manage 3D models across disciplines and produce 2D drawings.
• Ensure clash-free models and adherence to client standards.

Skills

Effective written and verbal comms

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Telecommunications BIM Designer

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 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!

As a BIM Designer, you will be engaged in the design documentation while being responsible for the set-up and management of Revit BIM models in coordination with other discipline BIM leads and team members. Working under the direction of telecom discipline or project leads, this position provides an opportunity to showcase your Revit expertise in while staying in accordance with Jacobs and client BIM standards. Using a mixture of the Revit, Navisworks and AutoCAD software platforms you will create and manage content towards fully coordinated 3D models across all design disciplines (C,S,A,M,E,P,T,I,L) as well as creating 2D construction drawings. This is all accomplished in coordination with other designers, discipline leads, architects and engineers who are all on the same Jacobs design team. Using the Jacobs design methods in conjunction with your keen eye for detail and established BIM skills, you will be part of our telecom design team working to turn the design intent of our senior telecom design staff into constructable deliverables including clash-free 3D models.

Bring your Revit knowledge, curiosity, talent for multi-tasking, collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here’s what you’ll need

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least 3 years of Revit design experience
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in telecommunications systems design and construction industry
• A growing understanding of how codes and standards shape design decisions
• A growing understanding of design and construction specifications and their function
• Experience following client design and modeling standards
• Familiarity with Bluebeam as a markup software
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn new things

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Understanding of data center environments
• Knowledge and design experience with paging, intercom and audio-visual systems
• Ability to estimate hours required for design and modeling efforts based on provided mark-ups and/or verbal direction requests
• Basic understanding of wiring/cabling connections in relation to a circuit or a link between devices and equipment

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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $77,000.00 to $118,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 September 22, 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.