Communications Systems Designer (RCDD) - Federal

RCDD Communications Systems Designer

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

At Jacobs our RCDD Communications Systems Designers work on various projects as assigned by organization leadership or Project Managers. This position will play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to preliminary assessments, concept creation, design, problem resolution, drawing and specification production, and construction administration. The RCDD Communications Systems Designer will work on several concurrent projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing technical design of systems for building projects including telecommunications, electronic security, audio-visual systems, and related technologies.
• Preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, reports, review technical documents.
• Completing project assignments with minimal supervision as well as giving directions to support staff to complete a project.

Here's what you'll need:

• US Citizenship
• BICSI RCDD
• Minimum 5 years' experience actively communications systems for buildings
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (such as Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Familiarity and demonstrated knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards
• Familiarity with CSI Divisions 27 & 28
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills
• HS Diploma, or equivalent
• Self-motivation to coordinate with other disciplines and customers
• Proficiency in communicating technical information to engineering and related staff

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Experience with Revit software
• Experience with AutoCAD

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $85,000.00. Upper $160,000.00

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.

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 June 02, 2026. This 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.

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Locations:

Raleigh - North Carolina - United States

Greenville - South Carolina - United States

Orlando - Florida - United States

Jacksonville - Florida - United States

Atlanta - Georgia - United States