ICT Designer

The ICT Designer will be primarily responsible for providing data center design services and serving as a Team Leader. The candidate must possess a thorough understanding of data center technology infrastructure design practices, particularly Hyper-Scaler Standards, to effectively liaise with clients, developers, installation contractors, and design team members. The role includes managing a design team of 3 to 5 technology engineers, overseeing client expectations, meeting deadlines, and developing coordinated design solutions for successful project delivery.

• Design and implement ICT data infrastructure for data center technology projects, including outside/inside fiber plant, data cabling pathways, conveyance, grounding, Wi-Fi, and related data systems.
• Manage projects for Hyper-Scaler Single Tenant, Co-Location, and Enterprise Data Centers ranging from 1MW to 108MW and multi-provider campuses.
• Create design construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Conduct design reviews using Revit, Autodesk Construction, BuildingConnected, and Bluebeam Sessions.
• Perform on-site inspections and develop field reports, involving national travel to project sites within the continental US.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities.
• Assist with business development and client outreach events.

• Must have experience designing technology systems in Revit at a design-engineering firm.
• Proficiency in IT infrastructure, physical security systems, and audio/visual systems.
• Field inspection and quality control skills.
• Proficient in construction document creation and specifications.

• 5+ years of ICT design experience, including designs for physical security systems, IT infrastructure, and audio/visual systems.
• Mandatory skills in Revit and BIM software.
• Data center experience is highly preferred.
• Preferred certifications: RCDD, OSP, PMP, PSP, RTPM, CTS (not required).
• Willingness to travel 1-2 times a month, with all expenses covered.

This role is with a leading technology-engineering firm that is rapidly growing in the data center space, offering an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects. The team enjoys a very relaxed and fun culture, hosting and attending events in the data center/technology engineering space. The office is located in Woodridge, IL, with a flexible schedule allowing for three remote days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays in office). The company hosts high-school and college interns every year, fostering a vibrant and inclusive work environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodridge, Illinois.