Communications Systems Designer - security clearance required

Cities & Places 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

We're looking for a Telecommunication Designer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. We're looking for a Communications Designer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. At Jacobs our Communications Systems Designers work on various projects as assigned by organization leadership or Project Managers. This position will play a role in the entire design process including but not limited to preliminary assessments, concept creation, design, problem resolution, drawing and specification production, and construction administration. The Communications Systems Designer will work on several concurrent projects.

This position requires at minimum an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical design of systems for building projects including telecommunications, electronic security, audio-visual systems, and related technologies.

• Responsibilities include preparation of engineering drawings, specifications, reports, review technical documents.

• Will be responsible to complete project assignments with minimal supervision as well as give directions to support staff to complete a project.

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Here's what you'll need

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience actively communications systems for buildings

• Experience with Revit

• Familiarity and demonstrated knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and time management skills

• HS Diploma, or equivalent

• Self-motivation to coordinate with other disciplines and customers

• US Citizenship

• Top Secret clearance

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• BICSI RCDD

• Familiarity with CSI Divisions 27 & 28

• CI Poly

• Federal building design experience

• Familiarity with UFC design criteria

• Bachelors Degree in engineering

• RCDD certification

• Bachelors Degree in engineering

• CI Polygraph

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

90,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

150,000.00

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, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $150,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. 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 August 19, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

City State Country
Arlington	Virginia	United States