Jacobs · 16 hours ago
EPC Telecom Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$156K/yr - $272K/yr
6+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. As an EPC Telecom Engineer, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of telecommunications systems, including design, procurement support, construction oversight, and project management.
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Responsibilities
Design voice and data systems, including detailed architectural schematics and network diagrams
Perform technical calculations and prepare deliverables like specifications, reports, and procedures
Develop detailed telecom infrastructure designs, including structured cabling (fiber/copper), high-speed network circuits, and rack layouts
Create technical specifications
Conduct Site Visits
Review technical documents
Sign and Seal Telecommunications Design packages
Create Bill of Materials (BOM) from design drawings and specifications
Prepare technical requisitions for hardware, software, and cabling
Conduct technical evaluations of vendor bids, review vendor documentation, and oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs)
Partner with supply chain teams to evaluate and select vendors for mission-critical hardware and cabling
Coordinate equipment purchasing, shipping, and inventory management for large-scale deployments
Manage vendor relationships and ensure materials meet quality and code standards
Provide technical support to construction teams, resolve field change requests (FCDs), and work with APM’s to manage subcontractors
Ensure installations comply with project specifications and safety (HSE) standards
Oversee on-site installation activities, including fiber splicing, rack-and-stack, and network circuit turn-ups
Track project milestones, manage change orders, and conduct site inspections to ensure "right first time" execution
Support commissioning and testing to verify system readiness before operational handover
Interface with construction PM’s, design PM’s, Vendors, Clients and other engineering disciplines to ensure system consistency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications, or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited institution
6 – 8 years' experience working on EPC projects or a combination of experience working for MEP design firm and installation contractor
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Expertise in Fiber Optics, IP-based systems, wireless technology, and Cisco IOS/XR or Junos operating systems
Ability to diagnose complex network issues and develop disaster recovery plans
Strong communication skills for liaising between vendors, clients, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
Thorough knowledge of industry standards such as BICSI, ANSI/TIA, and NEC
Excellent project management skills
Familiarity with responding to RFP's
Proficiency with Bluebeam
Proficiency in optical transport systems (10G-100G)
Proficiency with reading and interpreting testing results for different telecommunications technologies
Experience in providing Quality Assurance and checking of telecommunications systems designed by others
Experience with start-up and commissioning of telecommunications systems
Experienced in creating a budget for a project
Experienced in creating and maintaining a project schedule
Experienced in Identifying And Mitigating Company Risk
This position will require at least 25% travel
Preferred
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
PMP (Project Manager Professional)
RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)
CompTIA Network+
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
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
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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
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