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

• 5+ years of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) design experience in mission critical environments.


• 5+ years of experience developing design documentation (plans, specifications, etc.) for construction and/or permitting.


• 5+ years of working experience with fiber optic components, cabling, and interconnect products, technologies, and standards.


• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in data center and/or mission critical facilities


• Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.


• BICSI RCDD Certification or internationally recognized equivalent (e.g., CDCDP, DCDC).

Plusses:

• PE License


• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, etc.


• Experience working with building codes & regulations in the region

Role Description:

In this role, you will work with engineers and managers company-wide to develop solutions for the physical layer. Your day-to-day work will include developing telecom pathway, space, and cabling designs, along with specifications for construction.

As a team member, your work will be scoped to assigned projects and deliverables and coordinated closely with your FTE sponsor. This engagement offers a chance to apply and expand your expertise on high-impact AWS infrastructure while operating within the defined scope.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop scalable inside- and outside-plant designs, including drawings and specifications, for assigned projects.


• Coordinate building designs with MEP and CSA teams.


• Review and approve ICT space, pathway, cabling, and equipment submittals.


• Identify and respond to risks and high-priority issues rapidly and effectively, escalating to your FTE sponsor as appropriate.


• Perform construction administration - review and respond to RFIs, review and approve submittals, and conduct field surveys.


• Generate site reports based on field conditions.


• Work and coordinate with construction teams to arrive at expedited solutions