Jacobs · 2 days ago
Data Center Telecom SME (Data Center)
Conshohocken, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $170K/yr
20+ years expJacobs is a company dedicated to solving the world's most critical problems through innovative solutions. They are seeking a seasoned Telecom Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead technical excellence across their global data center portfolio, focusing on telecom infrastructure and innovation in network architecture.
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Responsibilities
Provide internal leadership across telecom/network disciplines, setting direction and elevating standards
Lead design, review, and optimization of structured cabling, fiber optics, and network infrastructure for hyperscale and enterprise data centers
Champion innovation in high-speed connectivity, low-latency architecture, and fault-tolerant systems
Develop and maintain Jacobs’ telecom standards, specifications, and best practices
Act as the external face of Jacobs’ telecom expertise in client engagements, industry forums, and strategic pursuits
Collaborate with sales teams to secure complex, high-value data center projects
Participate in client workshops, proposal development, and strategic planning to shape winning solutions
Support business strategy through thought leadership, technical differentiation, and delivery excellence
Mentor and coach engineers and designers within the telecom discipline
Publish technical papers and contribute to Jacobs’ internal knowledge base
Present at industry conferences and represent Jacobs in professional associations
Balance strategic initiatives with hands-on project execution, managing multiple priorities in parallel
Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle performance of telecom systems
Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts across global sites
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
20+ years of experience in telecom engineering, with 15+ years in mission-critical/data center environments
Proven expertise in structured cabling systems, fiber optics, DWDM, SD-WAN, and network resiliency
Strong familiarity with ANSI/TIA standards, BICSI guidelines, and global telecom regulations
Experience with network design tools such as REVIT, cable management systems, and telecom commissioning protocols
Exceptional communication, leadership, and multi-tasking skills
Preferred
Experience with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center clients
Involvement in sustainability and energy-efficient telecom design
Vendor management and contract negotiation experience
Hands-on commissioning and retro-commissioning expertise
RCDD certification or equivalent is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
Recent News
2025-11-26
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