Location

Navi Mumbai, All IN Regions, India

Capabilities

Drafting and Design

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#42754

Industry

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

Principal Engineer – Telecom will lead the design, engineering, and execution of telecom

systems for data center projects. The role requires deep expertise in mission-critical

communication infrastructure, ensuring high availability, reliability, and scalability aligned

with global data center standards.

Key Responsibilities:

? Lead the engineering and design of telecom systems for data center projects,

including structured cabling, fiber networks, and communication infrastructure.

? Develop and review telecom system architectures ensuring compliance with project

specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.

? Oversee preparation of detailed engineering deliverables such as:

o Network architecture diagrams

o Cable routing layouts

o Equipment layouts

o Bill of Materials (BoM)

? Ensure integration of telecom systems with IT, security, BMS, and other data center

systems.

? Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams across multiple

projects.

? Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, mechanical, and IT to

ensure seamless execution.





? Support procurement activities including vendor evaluation, technical bid analysis,

and finalization of telecom equipment.

? Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, and design reviews.

? Ensure adherence to international standards such as TIA/EIA, IEEE, BICSI, ISO, and

Uptime Institute guidelines.

? Review and approve vendor drawings, technical submissions, and installation

methodologies.

? Provide support during installation, testing, commissioning, and handover phases.

? Identify risks, resolve complex technical issues, and ensure timely project

deliveries

Here's what you'll need

- ? Qualifications:

? Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics / Telecommunications / Electrical Engineering

? Master’s degree or relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP/BICSI RCDD) preferred

? Experience:

? 18+ years of relevant experience in telecom design for data center or large

infrastructure projects

? Proven experience in leading large-scale data center telecom engineering projects

? Exposure to hyperscale or mission-critical projects will be an added advantage

? Strong knowledge of:

? Structured Cabling Systems (Copper & Fiber)

? Data center network infrastructure

? Optical fiber design (OSP/ISP)

? Telecom room layouts (MDF/IDF)

? Cable management systems

? Familiarity with:





? Network switching (LAN/WAN concepts)

? Passive and active network components

? Smart Hands / DCIM integration

? Experience in using engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar platforms.

? Understanding of redundancy concepts (Tier III / Tier IV data centers)

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At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs adaptable working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

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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📌 Principal Engineer - Telecom (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Navi Mumbai