Overview
On Site
USD 123,600.00 - 162,300.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Manufacturing
IT Management
Design Review
Optimization
Data Centers
Innovation
Business Development
Sales
Proposal Writing
Strategic Planning
Business Strategy
Thought Leadership
Knowledge Sharing
Mentorship
Knowledge Base
Project Implementation
Management
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Electrical Engineering
Structured Cabling
Optical Fiber
Optics
DWDM
SD
WAN
Network
BICSI
Network Design
Autodesk Revit
Cabling
RCDD
Communication
Leadership
Multitasking
Sustainability
Energy
Telecommunications
Vendor Management
Negotiations
Life Insurance
Training
Collaboration
Recruiting
Job Details
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.
Jacobs is seeking a seasoned Telecom Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead technical excellence across our global data center portfolio. This role blends deep telecom infrastructure expertise with strategic foresight, serving as both an internal authority and external representative of Jacobs' mission-critical communications capabilities. The SME will drive innovation in network architecture, mentor emerging talent, and shape the future of resilient, high-performance data center connectivity.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Innovation
Strategic Impact & Business Development
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
Execution & Multi-Tasking
Here's what you'll need
Preferred Experience
Work Environment
Posted Salary Range: Minimum
123,600.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
162,300.00
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 $162,300.00. 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 October 24, 2025. 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 .
Locations
City State Country
Greenville
South Carolina
United States
Omaha
Nebraska
United States
New York
New York
United States
Chicago
Illinois
United States
Portland
Oregon
United States
Austin
Texas
United States
Washington
District of Columbia
United States
San Francisco
California
United States
Boston
Massachusetts
United States
Houston
Texas
United States
Atlanta
Georgia
United States
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States
Moon Township
Pennsylvania
United States
Greenville
South Carolina
United States
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.
Jacobs is seeking a seasoned Telecom Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead technical excellence across our global data center portfolio. This role blends deep telecom infrastructure expertise with strategic foresight, serving as both an internal authority and external representative of Jacobs' mission-critical communications capabilities. The SME will drive innovation in network architecture, mentor emerging talent, and shape the future of resilient, high-performance data center connectivity.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Innovation
- 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.
Strategic Impact & Business Development
- 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.
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
- 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.
Execution & Multi-Tasking
- 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.
Here's what you'll need
- 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.
- RCDD certification or equivalent is a plus.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and multi-tasking skills.
Preferred Experience
- 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.
Work Environment
- Primarily office-based with occasional travel to data center sites and client locations.
- Travel up to 25% based on project and business needs.
- On-call availability for critical incident support.
Posted Salary Range: Minimum
123,600.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
162,300.00
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 $162,300.00. 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 October 24, 2025. 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 .
Locations
City State Country
Greenville
South Carolina
United States
Omaha
Nebraska
United States
New York
New York
United States
Chicago
Illinois
United States
Portland
Oregon
United States
Austin
Texas
United States
Washington
District of Columbia
United States
San Francisco
California
United States
Boston
Massachusetts
United States
Houston
Texas
United States
Atlanta
Georgia
United States
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States
Moon Township
Pennsylvania
United States
Greenville
South Carolina
United States
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