Structured Cabling Systems Telecom Project Lead

Jacobs -
Philadelphia, PA

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Job Details

$91,000 - $130,000 a year

Benefits

Caregiver leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Client relationship management
NavisWorks
Telecommunications project coordination
Managing projects in an engineering role
Team leadership
Communications systems expertise (engineering specialty)
RCDD
Low-voltage system cabling
Telecommunications low voltage systems
Managing design projects
Schedule creation
Project budget management
NFPA 70 compliance
Managing projects
Budget preparation
Request for proposal
Building information modeling (BIM) tools
Risk Mitigation

Full Job Description

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Capabilities

Drafting and Design

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#42851

Industry

Advanced Manufacturing

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

This hybrid 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.

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future - today. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment and who also enjoys working closely with clients in the Data Center market, this opportunity is for you!

At Jacobs our telecommunications project leads work on various projects as assigned by a Department Manager or Lead Engineer. This position will play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to:

Preliminary assessments

Concept creation

Leading designs with support from your peers, SME’s, and BIM designers

Internal and external problem resolution

Drawing and specification production

Customer and vendor accessibility.

As a telecommunication project lead, you’ll provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include structured cabling systems, wireless, audio visual, and other low voltage systems. The telecommunication project lead may work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible to ensure that projects are completed on time.

Responsibilities include:

Leading BIM designers in preparation of engineering drawings

DIV 27 specification creation, or modification.

Conduct site visits

Review technical documents

You will also learn from more senior team leaders and will be mentored.

Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

Here's what you'll need

Technical or associate’s degree from an accredited institution

Minimum 4 years’ experience actively designing or leading designs for Telecommunications structured cabling systems.

Thorough knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards

Thorough knowledge of NFPA 70 and how it applies to telecommunications structured cabling systems.

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

Experienced in identifying and mitigating company risk

Credential as an RCDD or can attain it with (1) year after being hired.

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

Experience working on other low voltages systems which include:

Security

Audio/Visual

Wireless

Electrical Engineering degree, or related discipline

#LI-KRUSH

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

91,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

130,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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.

The base salary range for this position is $91,000.00 to $130,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 July 28, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

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