Data Center ICT Design Engineer

Insight Global; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced ICT design professional to develop telecom pathways, spaces, and cabling designs for mission-critical facilities. You will collaborate with engineers and managers to produce construction specifications and ensure alignment with project scope.

The role requires 5+ years in ICT design, data center experience, and strong knowledge of fiber optics, with proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years ICT design in mission-critical environments.
• 5+ years creating design documentation for construction/permitting.
• 5+ years with fiber optic components, cabling, interconnect products.
• Experience in data center or mission-critical facilities engineering.
• Experience researching new designs, technologies and construction methods for data center equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable inside- and outside-plant designs with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate building designs with MEP and CSA teams.
• Review and approve ICT space, pathway, cabling, and equipment submittals.
• Identify and respond to risks; escalate to the FTE sponsor as needed.
• Perform construction administration—RFIs, submittals, field surveys.
• Generate site reports based on field conditions.
• Collaborate with construction teams to arrive at expeditious solutions.

Skills

Data center design

Fiber optic cabling

Construction documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Project coordination

MS Office

Education

BICSI RCDD Certification

PE License

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced ICT design professional to develop telecom pathways, spaces, and cabling designs for mission-critical facilities. You will collaborate with engineers and managers to produce construction specifications and ensure alignment with project scope.

The role requires 5+ years in ICT design, data center experience, and strong knowledge of fiber optics, with proficiency in MS Office.