Wireless Telecommunications Design Lead

Jacobs · Greenville, SC · Yesterday

Information Technology$90k–$125k/yrFull-time

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

Designing Wireless systems in iBwave and EDX.
Cordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages.
Cordination with AHJ’s, Radio System Owners, and the Carriers.
DIV 27 specification creation, or modification.
conducting site visits
reviewing technical documents
Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 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
Minimum 5 years’ experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or a combination of 5 years’ experience with different modeling programs.
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 Familiarity working with Navisworks
Self-motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients
Excellent project management skills.
Familiarity with responding to RFP’s
Experienced in creating a budget for a project
Experienced in creating and maintaining a project schedule
Identifying and mitigating company risk
iBwave Level 2 Certification required

Qualifications

Experience designing Wi-Fi systems
EDX or Motorola design certifications
FCC GROL NICET Design Certification
Multiple OEM product certifications
Electrical Engineering degree, or Communication Engineering Degree
EIT or PE

Benefits

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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $125,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

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 March 03, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.