Jobs · Information Technology · Georgia

EPC Telecom Engineer

Jacobs · Atlanta, GA · Yesterday
Information Technology$156k–$272k/yrFull-time

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
  • Work with BIM designers to prepare telecommunications design packages.
  • Procurement Support
  • Prepare technical requisitions for hardware, software, and cabling.
  • Coverage of technical evaluations of vendor bids, review vendor documentation, and oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).
  • 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.

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.
  • Experience in creating a budget for a project.
  • Experience in creating and maintaining a project schedule.
  • Experience 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.

Qualifications

  • Professional Engineering (PE) license.
  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
  • PMP (Project Manager Professional)
  • RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)
  • CompTIA Network+

Benefits

  • Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
  • A 401(k) plan.
  • The ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
  • Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
  • U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave.
  • Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay Range

The base salary range for this position is $155,600.00 to $272,300.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Application Information

Job posted on February 06, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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