Communications Systems Designer (RCDD) - Federal

About the role

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. Our 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 preliminary assessments, concept creation, design, problem resolution, drawing and specification production, and construction administration. The Communications Systems Designer will work on several concurrent projects. This is a remote/office hybrid position based in Austin, TX, with the ability to telecommute from anywhere within the United States while collaborating with project teams nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and review technical documents.
• Provide technical design of systems for building projects, including telecommunications, electronic security, audio‑visual systems, and related technologies.
• Complete project assignments with minimal supervision and direct support staff to complete a project.
• Participate in all phases of the design process, from preliminary assessments through construction administration.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• BICSI RCDD certification (required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience with active communications systems for buildings.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines and customers.
• Proficiency in communicating technical information to engineering and related staff.

Preferred qualifications

• Active RCDD credential with proven experience in communications infrastructure design.
• Electrical Engineering degree (BS preferred).
• Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred).
• Experience with rack and cabinet design and power‑requirements coordination for communications systems.
• Experience with Revit software.
• Experience with AutoCAD.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase at a discount.
• Eligibility for deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
• Potential merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock awards.

Pay

Base salary range: $110,600.00 – $172,850.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hybrid remote/office schedule; based in Austin, TX, with the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere in the United States.