Entry Level Communication Systems Engineer

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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 seeking an Entry Level Communications Systems Engineer to join our team in Oakland, CA. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to use your engineering education and apply it to solving today's challenges, developing an expertise in Telecommunications, Audiovisual Systems, and Electronic Security along the way.

As part of our team, you'll contribute to various projects as assigned by the Senior Communications Systems RCDDs. You will support the entire design process with a focus on fundamentals of Communications Systems working closely with your team the team using Revit BIM/drawing production. You will work on several concurrent projects using your skills and experience to help deliver and complete challenging and engaging buildings projects.

You'll also take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned to you by demonstrating the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team.

If you're up for the challenge, we've been looking for someone just like you.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelors degree in Engineering
• United States Citizenship

Ideally You'll Also Have:

• Engineer in Training (EIT)
• Proficiency in Revit, 3D CADD
• Prior work experience with a design firm in an internship or similar setting.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

70,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

100,000.00

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 a 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 $70,000.00 to $100,000.00. 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 November 05, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

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

CityStateCountryOaklandCaliforniaUnited States