Wireless Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert (SME)
This position is available at any location in the United States, with preference for candidates near a Jacobs U.S. office. As a Wireless Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert, you will provide technical leadership and engineering guidance across data center projects, covering systems such as Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi, Private LTE/5G, CBRS, and tower studies. The role spans the full design lifecycle — from preliminary assessments and concept creation through commissioning support and post‑installation punch walks — while maintaining technical quality, consistency, and compliance across multiple concurrent projects.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and approving wireless systems designs in iBwave and EDX
- Providing technical leadership and oversight for wireless telecommunications designs
- Coordinating with BIM designers to create drawing packages
- Coordinating with AHJs, Radio System Owners, and Carriers
- Creating, reviewing, or modifying DIV 27 specifications
- Conducting site visits and punch walks
- Reviewing technical documents and engineering deliverables
- Supporting commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities
- Developing and maintaining wireless telecommunications design standards and best practices
- Providing technical mentorship and guidance to engineers and project leads
- Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Supporting proposal development and technical responses to RFPs
- Evaluating emerging wireless technologies and recommending appropriate solutions
Requirements
- Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution
- 10+ years’ experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems, including:
- LMR 2‑way radio (outdoor LMR, Site Radio, RoIP)
- Public Safety DAS
- Commercial DAS (OTA DAS, Neutral Host DAS, DRAN DAS)
- Wi‑Fi systems
- Private LTE and Private 5G systems
- 10+ years’ experience reviewing iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner, or similar advanced RF modeling programs
- Experience serving as a technical lead or recognized subject matter expert
- Experience working with clients to identify wireless communications needs
- Experience troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams
- Understanding of Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, and VSWR
- Experience optimizing networks in design and during installation
- Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, and NFPA 1225
- Thorough knowledge of IFC Section 510
- Thorough knowledge of Carrier KPIs
- 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
- Knowledge of P25 radio systems
- Familiarity with Navisworks
- Self‑motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers, clients, and executive stakeholders
- Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills
- Familiarity with responding to RFPs and RFIs
- Experience reviewing project budgets and schedules
- Experience identifying and mitigating project risks
- Experience working with Fortune 50 clients
Preferred Qualifications
- Electrical Engineering EIT or PE license
- Experience designing Wi‑Fi systems
- Experience designing Private LTE and Private 5G systems
- EDX or Motorola design certifications
- FCC GROL
- NICET Design Certification
- Multiple OEM product certifications
- iBwave certifications
- Electrical Engineering degree or Communication Engineering degree
- Experience developing corporate engineering standards
- Experience supporting hyperscale data center projects
Benefits
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 offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $170,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Work Arrangement
Jacobs operates a hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations to deliver their best work.