Telecommunications BIM Designer
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, 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. Jacobs transforms intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future today. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative work environment and enjoy working closely with clients in the Data Center market, this opportunity is for you.
Responsibilities
- Engaged in design documentation and responsible for the set‑up and management of Revit BIM models in coordination with other discipline BIM leads and team members.
- Work under the direction of telecom discipline or project leads, showcasing Revit expertise while adhering to Jacobs and client BIM standards.
- Use Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD to create and manage content towards fully coordinated 3D models across all design disciplines (C,S,A,M,E,P,T,I,L) and produce 2D construction drawings.
- Coordinate with designers, discipline leads, architects, and engineers on the Jacobs design team.
- Apply Jacobs design methods, attention to detail, and BIM skills to turn senior telecom design intent into constructable deliverables, including clash‑free 3D models.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of Revit design experience.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in telecommunications systems design and construction industry.
- Growing understanding of how codes and standards shape design decisions.
- Growing understanding of design and construction specifications and their function.
- Experience following client design and modeling standards.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam as a markup software.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn new things.
- Ideally, an Associate’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Understanding of data center environments.
- Knowledge and design experience with paging, intercom, and audio‑visual systems.
- Ability to estimate hours required for design and modeling efforts based on provided