Senior Systems Designer

Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Capabilities
Electrical

Office Setup
Hybrid

Job ID
#42772
Industry
Transportation

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

As our infrastructure ages and the world population increases, Jacobs’ worldwide staff of professionals use new technology and expertise to develop innovative solutions to address future transportation demand. Coupled with today’s challenge to decarbonize our planet and fund projects, our people are engaged with a variety of creative projects to implement these innovative solutions.

We are looking for a collaborative Senior Systems Designer to join our established New England Systems and Technology Group of systems engineers, designers and industry specialists with a wide variety of talent and experience. As our newest team member, you’ll play a key role in the development of design plans, specifications and estimates for intelligent transportation systems, security systems, and communications systems along with other systems engineering work tasks. Joining our team, you’ll have the chance to apply your experience to work on exciting and engaging large-scale infrastructure projects and utilize your systems expertise to create innovative solutions.

At Jacobs, we’re transforming intangible ideas into innovative solutions designing the future -today. As a Systems Professional, you will too. Our team of multi-disciplinary experts is seeking a motivated candidate who will utilize their design knowledge to dream big ideas on various and complex intelligent transportation systems, security systems, and communication system projects. We’d rely on your collaboration skills to coordinate interdisciplinary work as well as encourage to bring your fresh ideas to work every day.

You’ll work with a knowledgeable and supportive team as you design these systems and assist in construction support and commissioning activities. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of any of the following: information display systems, security systems and components, public address systems, communication systems and networks, land mobile radio systems, variable message signs, roadway lane use signs, traffic data sensors, Operational Technology networks including Programmable Logic Controllers, servers/workstations, local/wide area networks.

Your Role:

• Work with the Systems team and other disciplines on Communications, ITS, Security, and Control systems for public and private clients
• Provide design packages that include plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Review the work of others in the team
• Provide calculations to support designs
• Support the implementation of these systems by providing field inspections, reviewing submittals, and responding to requests for information
• Support the commissioning and testing of these systems
• Manage projects of varying complexity for various public and private clients
• Research technologies to provide solutions to clients
• Attend team and client meetings
• Attend client site visits throughout New England and the United States

Here's what you'll need

• Substantial professional years of experience in the design, installation, and commissioning of communication systems, security systems, intelligent transportation systems, security systems, instrument and control systems
• Experience in developing technical specifications and cost estimates
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Capable of working in a team environment, including giving and receiving critical feedback
• Strong and effective verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and CAD software
• Self-motivated, responsible, and accountable
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and owners, and able to respond in a timely manner to their requests and needs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to transport self to sites on short notice
• Ability to obtain right of way, TWIC, and other licenses as required
• Local to greater Boston, MA or willing to relocate to the area
• Ability to travel for projects within the United States

Experience with some or all the following is a plus:

• Communications systems including networking, Voice over IP, ethernet, and fiber optics
• ITS devices such as electronic variable message boards, lane use signs, weigh stations, and roadway weather stations
• Physical Security Systems (video surveillance, electronic access control)
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 – The National Electric Code
• Emerging technologies such as solar and electric vehicle charging

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum
170,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper
200,000.00

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 $170,000.00 to $200,000.00; 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 July 27, 2026. 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 .