ICT Engineer - Mission Critical

About the role

HED is seeking an experienced ICT Engineer to join their mission-critical data center team. This role operates as a sector-wide authority and trusted advisor, translating complex client and project needs into innovative, integrated ICT strategies.

Essential Functions

• Provide sector-wide mission-critical leadership for ICT system design, delivery, and innovation across large-scale, complex, and high-profile data center projects.
• Set vision for ICT integration, ensuring alignment with client objectives, sustainability goals, and HED's multidisciplinary design excellence.
• Serve as the highest-level technical authority on structured cabling, network/telecom infrastructure, wireless systems, audiovisual, and converged building systems.
• Translate emerging technologies, digital design trends, and industry standards into HED best practices, standards, and tools.
• Direct and review highly complex ICT analyses, specifications, and interdisciplinary coordination, ensuring excellence and code compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, including business development pursuits, interviews, and strategic partnerships.
• Mentor and develop senior ICT engineers, advancing future firm leaders.
• Champion firmwide knowledge-sharing by authoring white papers, speaking at conferences, and leading cross-sector innovation initiatives.
• Oversee discipline performance in construction administration, providing expert resolution for the most complex field conditions.
• Serve as a resource integrator, building professional networks and leveraging external partnerships to drive firm growth and technical distinction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, ICT, or related Engineering discipline required or equivalent tenured experience as demonstrated through industry recognized certification and/or licensure; Master’s degree preferred.
• RCDD certification required. Advanced professional certifications strongly preferred, such as BICSI DCDC/OSP, PMP, or LEED AP.
• 10–15 years of ICT or low-voltage design experience in the AEC industry, with significant leadership in large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.
• Recognized expertise in structured cabling, network/telecom infrastructure, and low-voltage systems integration.
• Proven ability to set vision and strategy for ICT within an integrated design environment.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with demonstrated success in influencing client, team, and industry decisions.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and ICT-related design software required.
• Advanced knowledge of ICT standards (BICSI, TIA/EIA, NEC) and relevant building codes required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.