Jacobs Engineering
Sr. Telecom Systems Engineer (Electrical) PE- EPC & Design-Build - Data Centers
San Diego, San Diego County · Senior · Contract
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About the role
- Active Electrical PE in at least one U.S. state; NCEES record maintained for reciprocal licensure in project states.
- PE is a condition of employment - candidates without active licensure will not be advanced. * Experience.
- 25-50% travel to project sites and client locations depending on program phase and commissioning schedule.
Responsibilities
- This is not a design-office role that supports construction.
- At Jacobs, the world's No.1 design firm, you'll lead industry defining data center and advanced manufacturing projects with global impact.
- 15+ years of professional telecommunications engineering experience, with 5+ years delivering mission-critical data center, hyperscale, or advanced technology programs in an EPC, Design-Build, or EPCM environment.
Requirements
- The combination of licensed design authority and active construction delivery experience is required. * Construction Delivery.
- Demonstrated subcontractor oversight, change order management, NCR issuance, site quality inspection, and commissioning or IST leadership on mission-critical ICT programs. * Telecom Design Proficiency.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
Nice to have
- We intend to hire the best candidate regardless of geography.
- EPC Construction Delivery & Subcontractor Oversight *
- conduct site quality inspections
- issue NCRs with corrective action directives. * Coordinate telecommunications scope across MEP, structural, and civil disciplines - managing shared conduit routing, cable tray conflicts, and BIM clash resolution.
- contribute to RFP responses and client pursuit presentations. * PE Licensure (Required).
Compensation
- $800k-$840k
Company info
- At Jacobs, we never settle - we push boundaries, elevate standards, and deliver with purpose.
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