Sr. Telecom Engineer

Jacobs Tempe, AZ $123,600 - $175,000
Full Time Senior Level 10+ years

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About This Role

Lead the design of complex telecommunications systems for advanced facilities, guiding supporting staff and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate client needs into reliable infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the telecom discipline lead, guiding supporting design staff and coordinating with architects and engineers across all disciplines
  • Work directly with client counterparts to translate their operational needs into high-performing, reliable telecom infrastructure
  • Lead the development of fully coordinated 3D BIM models, construction specs, and 2D deliverables
  • Design a full spectrum of telecom systems, including Outside Plant (OSP); inter- and intra-building backbone distribution systems; communication room layouts & rack elevations; wired and wireless device plans; cable routing and schedules
  • Ensure all work aligns with NEC, applicable TIA standards, and client/Jacobs specifications
  • Provide quality assurance (QA) and check telecommunications systems designed by others
  • Estimate and schedule design efforts for multi-building projects with multiple phases

Requirements

  • Deep experience in telecommunications systems design for complex facilities
  • Ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Comfort working directly with clients and supporting real-world construction needs
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and BIM workflows
  • Deep knowledge and application of NFPA 70 (NEC) as applicable to telecommunications design requirements
  • Deep knowledge and application of telecommunications industry association (TIA) standards
  • Experience editing design and construction specifications
  • Experience with start-up and commissioning of telecommunications systems
  • Proficiency with Bluebeam
  • Strong communication skills

Qualifications

  • Technical degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in telecommunications design and construction industry

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • At least 5 years of design experience in semiconductor, data center or other high-tech facilities
  • Experience leading small telecommunications design teams
  • Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks design software platforms
  • Knowledge and design experience with wireless local area network (WLAN), paging, intercom
  • Knowledge of telecom infrastructure for control systems

Skills

Bluebeam * AutoCAD * BIM * Navisworks * Revit MEP * WLAN *

* Required skills

Benefits

Dental Insurance
401K Plan
Deferred compensation plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Vision Insurance
Basic life insurance
Company stock purchase discount
Medical Insurance
Caregiver leave
Seven paid holidays

Certifications

BICSI (Required) RCDD (Required)

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