Wireless Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Industry

Advanced Manufacturing

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

Wireless Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert (SME):

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

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 , this opportunity is for you! 

At Jacobs our Wireless Telecommunications Subject Matter Experts provide technical leadership and engineering guidance across various projects as assigned by a Manager or Lead Engineer. This position will play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to:

• Preliminary assessments
• Concept creation
• Technical leadership for designs with support from project teams, BIM designers, and other discipline leads
• Internal and external problem resolution
• Drawing and specification reviews
• Development of engineering standards and best practices
• Commissioning support
• Customer and vendor accessibility
• Post installation punch walks
• Site visits

The Wireless Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert may support several concurrent projects and will be responsible for maintaining technical quality, consistency, and compliance across projects.

As a Wireless Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert, you'll provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for systems supporting data center buildings which include Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi-Fi, Private LTE/5G, CBRS and Tower Studies.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and approving Wireless systems designs in iBwave and EDX.
• Providing technical leadership and oversight for wireless telecommunications designs.
• Coordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages.
• Coordination with AHJ's, Radio System Owners, and Carriers.
• DIV 27 specification creation, review, or modification.
• Conducting site visits and punch walks.
• Reviewing technical documents and engineering deliverables.
• Supporting commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Developing and maintaining wireless telecommunications design standards and best practices.
• Providing technical mentorship and guidance to engineers and project leads.
• Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting proposal development and technical responses to RFP's.
• Evaluating emerging wireless technologies and recommending appropriate solutions.

Here's what you'll need

Here's what you'll need

• Technical or associate's degree from an accredited institution.
• 10+/- years' experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems. These systems include: 
  • LMR 2-way radio, which includes outdoor LMR, Site Radio, and RoIP systems.
  • Public Safety DAS systems.
  • Commercial DAS systems, which include:   OTA DAS,  Neutral Host DAS,  DRAN DAS
  • Wi-Fi systems.
  • Private LTE and Private 5G systems.
• 10+/- years' experience with reviewing iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or a combination of advanced RF modeling programs.
• Experience serving as a technical lead or recognized subject matter expert.
• Experience working with clients to help them identify their wireless communications needs.
• Experience with troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams.
• Experience with understanding Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, and VSWR.
• Experience with optimizing networks in the design and during installation.
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, and NFPA 1225.
• Thorough knowledge of IFC section 510.
• Thorough Knowledge of Carrier KPI's.
• Knowledge of IBC.
• Knowledge of FCC part 20 and part 90.
• Knowledge of FCC OET bulletin 65.
• Knowledge of MOTOTRBO systems.
• Knowledge of Motorola R56 installation standards.
• Knowledge of DMR Tier III.
• Knowledge of P25 radio systems.
• Familiarity working with Navisworks.
• Self-motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers, clients, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.
• Familiarity with responding to RFP's and RFI’s
• Experience reviewing project budgets and schedules.
• Experience identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Experience working with fortune 50 clients.

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• Electrical Engineering EIT or PE.
• Experience designing Wi-Fi systems.
• Experience designing Private LTE and Private 5G systems.
• EDX or Motorola design certifications.
• FCC GROL.
• NICET Design Certification.
• Multiple OEM product certifications.
• iBwave certifications.
• Electrical Engineering degree, or Communication Engineering Degree.
• Experience developing corporate engineering standards.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data center projects.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

130,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

170,000.00

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.

The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 October 20, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

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 .

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