Wireless Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert (SME)

About the role

Wireless Telecommunications Subject Matter Experts at Jacobs provide technical leadership and engineering guidance across projects, playing a role in the entire design process including preliminary assessments, concept creation, technical leadership for designs with support from project teams, BIM designers, and other discipline leads, internal and external problem resolution, drawing and specification reviews, development of engineering standards and best practices, commissioning support, customer and vendor accessibility, post‑installation punch walks, and site visits. The SME supports several concurrent projects and is responsible for maintaining technical quality, consistency, and compliance across projects, providing subject matter expertise for systems supporting data center buildings such as Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi‑Fi, Private LTE/5G, CBRS, and Tower Studies. This position is available at any location in the United States; ideally candidates are near a Jacobs U.S. office.

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 a combination of 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 working 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 bonus, 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.

Schedule

Jacobs values collaboration and believes in‑person interactions are crucial for culture and client delivery. The hybrid working policy allows employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work.