Telecom Engineer (Subject Matter Expert (SME)) (Data Center market)

Job Overview

Jacobs is seeking a seasoned Telecom Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead technical excellence across our global data center portfolio. This role blends deep telecom infrastructure expertise with strategic foresight, serving as both an internal authority and external representative of Jacobs’ mission‑critical communications capabilities.

Base pay range : $123,600.00 / yr - $162,300.00 / yr.

Location : Any location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S. based office, but we are open to the best candidates nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide internal leadership across telecom / network disciplines, setting direction and elevating standards.
• Lead design, review, and optimization of structured cabling, fiber optics, and network infrastructure for hyperscale and enterprise data centers.
• Champion innovation in high‑speed connectivity, low‑latency architecture, and fault‑tolerant systems.
• Develop and maintain Jacobs’ telecom standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Act as the external face of Jacobs’ telecom expertise in client engagements, industry forums, and strategic pursuits.
• Collaborate with sales teams to secure complex, high‑value data center projects.
• Participate in client workshops, proposal development, and strategic planning to shape winning solutions.
• Support business strategy through thought leadership, technical differentiation, and delivery excellence.
• Mentor and coach engineers and designers within the telecom discipline.
• Publish technical papers and contribute to Jacobs’ internal knowledge base.
• Present at industry conferences and represent Jacobs in professional associations.
• Balance strategic initiatives with hands‑on project execution, managing multiple priorities in parallel.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle performance of telecom systems.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts across global sites.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Work Environment

Benefits and Compensation

Employees receive 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 offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off policy for full‑time salaried employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

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.

Recruitment Support

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.

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