Telecommunications Jobs in St Louis, MO

Market 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 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 Senior Telecommunications Engineers 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
• internal and external problem resolution
• drawing and specification production
• customer and vendor accessibility.
• Being the EoR for designs.
• Providing Coverage for Project leads.
• Depending on bandwidth, this person may also lead projects.

The Senior Telecommunications Engineer may work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible to ensure that projects are completed on time.

As a Senior Telecommunications Engineer, 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.

Additionally, the Senior Telecommunications Engineer will mentor other telecom team members.

Responsibilities include:

• leading the 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.
• Sign and Seal telecommunications design packages.
• Mentoring other team members
• Working with the lead engineer and/or department manager to identify processes to make the department run more efficiently.

Here's what you'll need

• Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college.
• Minimum 8 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.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam.
• Self-motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Familiarity with responding to RFP’s
• 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
• PE license and the ability to obtain multiple PE licenses is Required.

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• 4 years Telecommunications design experience in Data Centers
• Experience working on other low voltages systems which include:
• Security
• Audio/Visual
• Wireless
• Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks design software platforms
• Knowledge of telecom infrastructure for controls systems, and security systems.
• Thorough Knowledge of CSI or AIA specification writing procedures.
• Credential as an RCDD

Posted Salary Range: Minimum 123,600.00 Posted Salary Range: Upper 170,000.00

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, one floating holiday, 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 $123,600.00 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.

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 December 10, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

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.

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