Sr. Electrical Engineer PE | Telecom Systems | Hyperscale Data Centers
This position is open at any U.S. location near a Jacobs office. We intend to hire the best candidate regardless of geography.
About The Role
At Jacobs, we never settle — we push boundaries, elevate standards, and deliver with purpose. As a Senior Electrical Engineer and licensed Professional Engineer specializing in telecommunications and ICT infrastructure within our Data Center & Hyperscale practice, you will serve as the engineering authority responsible for the design and construction delivery of mission-critical telecommunications systems across hyperscale EPC and Design-Build programs. You will exercise professional engineering judgment and responsible charge for engineered telecommunications infrastructure; sign and seal design packages, field changes, and record documents as PE of record; lead multidisciplinary design coordination and construction-phase engineering; provide technical direction and oversight of low-voltage subcontractors; manage technical changes and field issues; and lead commissioning and IT-readiness handover.
This role is specifically intended for an experienced Electrical Professional Engineer with deep telecommunications engineering expertise and demonstrated responsibility for engineered building and mission-critical facility infrastructure. It is not an IT, network architecture, telecommunications technician, structured-cabling installation, RCDD-only, or carrier/network deployment position. Candidates whose experience is primarily in telecommunications carriers, broadband or community networks, telephony, OSP fiber deployment, enterprise IT, network solutions architecture, or BICSI-focused installation programs without licensed professional engineering responsibility for complex facility infrastructure will generally not align with the requirements of this role.
The successful candidate will bring substantial engineering experience in inside-plant telecommunications and ICT infrastructure, including structured cabling and high-density fiber systems, telecommunications pathways and spaces, wireless and DAS infrastructure, RF-related systems, security and other low-voltage systems, and their integration with electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, and civil disciplines. The position requires the ability to carry engineering responsibility from design development and construction documents through field execution, commissioning, and final turnover.
Responsibilities
- Sign and seal telecommunications design packages, field change directives (FCDs), and as-built drawings as PE of record — with reciprocal licensure maintained in applicable project states.
- Lead detailed ICT infrastructure engineering: structured cabling (OM4/OM5, OS2 fiber, copper horizontal), OSP fiber routing, rack layouts, DAS, CCTV, and access control — meeting BICSI TDMM, ANSI/TIA, and NEC standards.
- Provide technical governance for telecom deliverables produced by design partners and GID teammates; direct BIM coordination and clash resolution for conduit and cable pathway infrastructure.
- Conduct site visits and issue field engineering determinations under PE authority — without routing through a remote engineer of record — to sustain program velocity.
- Direct and oversee on-site installation by low-voltage subcontractors: fiber splicing and testing, copper termination, rack-and-stack, cabling certification, OSP conduit, network circuit turn-up, and DAS/security integration.
- Own the change order process for telecommunications scope — evaluate contractor requests, assess cost and schedule impact, and negotiate with subcontractors and the GC with authority to approve, deny, or escalate.
- Track telecommunications milestones from IFC drawing release through commissioning and IT-readiness handover; conduct site quality inspections; issue NCRs with corrective action directives.
- Coordinate telecommunications scope across MEP, structural, and civil disciplines — managing shared conduit routing, cable tray conflicts, and BIM clash resolution.
- Lead telecommunications commissioning programs through pre-commissioning, IST, network circuit turn-up, and IT-readiness handover; manage FAT/SAT programs and deliver signed/sealed as-built packages.
- Prepare technical requisitions, evaluate vendor bids, qualify suppliers against BICSI and owner standards, and coordinate procurement logistics for hyperscale deployments where lead times affect construction milestones.
- Represent Jacobs' telecommunications engineering authority in owner technical governance sessions, GC coordination meetings, and AHJ engagements; contribute to RFP responses and client pursuit presentations.
Requirements
- PE Licensure (Required). Active Electrical PE in at least one U.S. state; NCEES record maintained for reciprocal licensure in project states. PE is a condition of employment — candidates without active licensure will not be advanced.
- Experience. 15+ years of professional telecommunications engineering experience, with 5+ years delivering mission-critical data center, hyperscale, or advanced technology programs in an EPC, Design-Build, or EPCM environment. The combination of licensed design authority and active construction delivery experience is required.
- Construction Delivery. Demonstrated subcontractor oversight, change order management, NCR issuance, site quality inspection, and commissioning or IST leadership on mission-critical ICT programs.
- Telecom Design Proficiency. Structured cabling, OSP fiber, DAS, CCTV, and access control design; advanced working knowledge of NFPA 70 (2023), Chapters 1-8, with specific proficiency in:
- Chapter 3 (Wiring Methods and Materials)
- Chapter 7 (Special Conditions, including Article 770, Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways)
- Chapter 8 (Communications Systems, Articles 800-840, noting Chapter 8's self-governing scope relative to Chapters 1-7)
- Tools. Revit MEP or AutoCAD for design packages; Bluebeam for markup, review, and field documentation; familiarity with BIM 360 or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
- Education. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution. Masters preferred.
- Travel. 25–50% travel to project sites and client locations depending on program phase and commissioning schedule. On-call availability for active commissioning programs and time-sensitive field engineering decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience delivering telecommunications infrastructure for hyperscale or colocation DC programs with major cloud platform clients — Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon, or Equinix.
- Familiarity with AI factory ICT infrastructure: InfiniBand fabric, 400G/800G optical interconnect, NVIDIA NVLink, and high-density fiber management for GPU cluster environments.
- FAT/SAT commissioning experience for mission-critical ICT systems, including structured cabling certification, network circuit turn-up, and integrated systems testing on DC programs.
- PMP certification and experience managing telecommunications project cost and schedule on EPC programs with values exceeding $10M.
- Active participation in BICSI, 7x24 Exchange, AFCOM, or DatacenterDynamics; published technical content or conference presentations in mission-critical ICT.
Work Environment
Primarily office-based with 25–50% field travel; active construction site environments require PPE compliance and site safety plan adherence. Collaborative EPC delivery environment with close coordination across MEP, structural, civil, and program management teams and regular engagement with Global Integrated Delivery partners.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
- Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees).
- Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
- Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave.
- Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $139,200.00 to $232,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.