Wireless Telecom SME — Hybrid Leader in 5G, DAS & More

Jacobs; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Wireless Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert to provide technical leadership across multiple projects in the United States. The role focuses on designs for Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi, Private LTE/5G, CBRS and Tower Studies.

You will review designs, mentor teams, coordinate with BIM, AHJs, carriers, and clients, and help develop engineering standards while supporting commissioning and RFP responses.

Qualifications

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years designing wireless telecom systems (LMR, DAS, Wi‑Fi, Private LTE/5G).
• Experience as technical lead or SME for wireless projects.
• Experience with iBwave/EDX/Atoll and RF modeling tools.
• Ability to coordinate with clients, BIM, and carriers.

Responsibilities

• Review wireless system designs in iBwave and EDX.
• Provide technical leadership for wireless designs.
• Coordinate with BIM designers to create drawing packages.
• Coordinate with AHJs, Radio System Owners, and Carriers.
• Develop and maintain wireless design standards and best practices.
• Support commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Mentor engineers and project leads.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Client interaction

Coordination

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Technical or associate's degree

Tools

iBwave

EDX

Atoll

LMR Planner

Navisworks

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Wireless Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert to provide technical leadership across multiple projects in the United States. The role focuses on designs for Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi, Private LTE/5G, CBRS and Tower Studies.

You will review designs, mentor teams, coordinate with BIM, AHJs, carriers, and clients, and help develop engineering standards while supporting commissioning and RFP responses.