Telecommunications Project Lead

Base pay range

$91,400.00 / yr - $119,925.00 / yr

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.

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!

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

The telecommunication project lead may work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible to ensure that projects are completed on time.

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.

Responsibilities include :

leading the BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings

DIV 27 specification creation or modification

conducting site visits

reviewing technical documents

learning from more senior team leaders and being 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 ability to attain it within one year of hire

Ideally, you’ll also have :

Experience working on other low voltage systems, including security, audio / visual, and wireless

Electrical Engineering degree or related discipline

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about : 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, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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 November 04, 2025. The 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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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