Wireless Telecommunications Design Lead

Jacobs; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Merit increases and performance bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs, located in Washington, is looking for a Wireless Telecommunications Project Lead to design and provide technical leadership of systems for data center buildings. Responsibilities include leading the design process and ensuring on-time project completion.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience in telecommunications systems design, proficiency with tools like iBwave and EDX, and excellent project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems.
• Experience working with clients to help them identify their wireless communications needs.
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, and NFPA 1225.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings.
• Coordinate with BIM designers to create drawing packages.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Designing Wireless systems in iBwave and EDX

Experience with troubleshooting wireless communication system issues

Excellent project management skills

Self-motivation to coordinate with project managers and clients

Education

Technical or associate's degree from an accredited institution

iBwave Level 2 Certification

Tools

iBwave

EDX

Atoll

LMR Planner

Job description

Overview

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!

Responsibilities

• At Jacobs our wireless telecommunications project leads will work on various projects as assigned by a 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
• The wireless telecommunication project lead may work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible to ensure that projects are completed on time.
• As a wireless telecommunication project lead, you’ll design and provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi-Fi and Tower Studies.

Qualifications

Responsibilities include

• Designing Wireless systems in iBwave and EDX.
• Coordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages
• Coordination with AHJ’s, Radio System Owners, and the Carriers.
• DIV 27 specification creation, or modification.
• conducting site visits
• reviewing technical documents
• Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications

• Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years’ experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems. These systems include
• LMR 2-way radio, which includes outdoor LMR, Site Radio, and RoIP systems
• Public Safety DAS systems
• Commercial DAS systems, which include
• OTA DAS
• Neutral Host DAS
• DRAN DAS
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or a combination of 5 years’ experience with different modeling programs.
• Experience working with clients to help them identify their wireless communications needs.
• Experience with troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams.
• Experience with understanding Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, and VSWR.
• Experience with optimizing networks in the design and during installation.
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, and NFPA 1225
• Thorough knowledge of IFC section 510
• Thorough knowledge of Carrier KPI’s
• Knowledge of IBC
• Knowledge of FCC part 20 and part 90
• Knowledge of FCC OET bulletin 65.
• Knowledge of MOTOTRBO systems
• Knowledge of Motorola R56 installation standards
• Knowledge of DMR Tier III
• Familiarity working with Navisworks
• Self-motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients
• Excellent project management skills.
• Familiarity with responding to RFPs
• Experience in creating a budget for a project
• Experience in creating and maintaining a project schedule
• Experience in identifying and mitigating company risk
• iBwave Level 2 Certification required

Nice-to-have / Ideally you’ll also have

• Experience designing Wi-Fi systems
• EDX or Motorola design certifications
• FCC GROL
• NICET Design Certification
• Multiple OEM product certifications
• Electrical Engineering degree, or Communication Engineering Degree
• EIT or PE

Benefits and compensation

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.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $125,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

EEO statement

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 March 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Work environment

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.

Application assistance

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