EPC Telecom Engineer

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!

As an EPC Telecom Engineer, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of telecommunications systems, from initial technical design to field commissioning and project closeout.

Core Responsibilities:

Detailed Engineering: Design voice and data systems, including detailed architectural schematics and network diagrams. Perform technical calculations and prepare deliverables like specifications, reports, and procedures.

• Develop detailed telecom infrastructure designs, including structured cabling (fiber/copper), high-speed network circuits, and rack layouts.

• Create technical specifications

• Conduct Site Visits

• Review technical documents

• Sign and Seal Telecommunications Design packages

• create Bill of Materials (BOM) from design drawings and specifications.

• Work with BIM designers to prepare telecommunications design packages.

Procurement Support: Prepare technical requisitions for hardware, software, and cabling. Conduct technical evaluations of vendor bids, review vendor documentation, and oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).

• Partner with supply chain teams to evaluate and select vendors for mission-critical hardware and cabling.

• Coordinate equipment purchasing, shipping, and inventory management for large-scale deployments.

• Manage vendor relationships and ensure materials meet quality and code standards.

Construction & Field Oversight: Provide technical support to construction teams, resolve field change requests (FCDs), and work with APM’s to manage subcontractors. Ensure installations comply with project specifications and safety (HSE) standards.

• Oversee on-site installation activities, including fiber splicing, rack-and-stack, and network circuit turn-ups.

• Track project milestones, manage change orders, and conduct site inspections to ensure "right first time" execution.

• Support commissioning and testing to verify system readiness before operational handover.

Project Management: Interface with construction PM’s, design PM’s, Vendors, Clients and other engineering disciplines to ensure system consistency.

Essential Skills & Job Requirements.

Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Fiber Optics, IP-based systems, wireless technology, and Cisco IOS/XR or Junos operating systems.

Problem Solving: Ability to diagnose complex network issues and develop disaster recovery plans.

Coordination: Strong communication skills for liaising between vendors, clients, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Thorough knowledge of industry standards such as BICSI, ANSI/TIA, and NEC.

Excellent project management skills.

Familiarity with responding to RFP’s

Proficiency with Bluebeam.

Proficiency in optical transport systems (10G-100G).

Proficiency with reading and interpreting testing results for different telecommunications technologies.

Experience in providing Quality Assurance and checking of telecommunications systems designed by others

Experience with start-up and commissioning of telecommunications systems

Experienced in creating a budget for a project.

Experienced in creating and maintaining a project schedule

Experienced in identifying and mitigating company risk

Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications, or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited institution.

Experience: 6 - 8 years’ experience working on EPC projects or a combination of experience working for MEP design firm and installation contractor.

Travel: This position will require at least 25% travel.

Certifications:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license

Ideally, you’ll also have:   

• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

• PMP (Project Manager Professional)

• RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)

• CompTIA Network+

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