ICT Engineer III

HED; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HED seeks an experienced ICT Level Engineer to design and coordinate complex ICT systems at Chicago sites. This role operates with limited guidance, delivering design deliverables and supporting client communications on high-profile projects.

You will mentor junior staff, review QA/QC, and perform critical calculations for cabling distances and loads while collaborating with architects and other engineers. Hybrid work with in-office days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• RCDD certification required.
• 2–5 years of ICT or low-voltage design experience in AEC.
• Familiarity with BICSI, EIA/TIA, NEC standards.
• Proficiency in Revit for low-voltage design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop ICT system designs for complex projects, with calculations and documentation.
• Manage Revit models and low-voltage system views for project deliverables.
• Perform calculations for cabling distances, voltage drops, and equipment loads.
• Resolve cross-discipline coordination with architects and engineers.
• Support site visits, field reports, punch lists, and construction administration.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Revit

Job description

HED is looking to add an experienced person to our ICT team. The ICT Level Engineer contributes advanced technical expertise to the design and coordination of information and communication technology systems on complex projects.

About HED

We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

Position Summary

Operating with limited guidance, this role produces ICT design deliverables, resolves cross-discipline issues, and supports client communication. ICT Engineers at this level demonstrate strong technical judgment, contribute to quality efforts, and begin to take ownership of key project components, while still collaborating closely with senior staff for overall project direction.

Essential Functions:

• Develop ICT system designs for complex projects, producing calculations and documentation with limited supervision.
• Manage Revit models and low-voltage system views to support project deliverables.
• Perform and validate calculations for cabling distances, voltage drops, and equipment loads, applying results to project design decisions.
• Resolve cross-discipline coordination issues in collaboration with architects, structural, and civil engineers.
• Support site visits, field reports, punch lists, and construction administration activities.
• Contribute to QA/QC processes by reviewing design accuracy and compliance with project standards.
• Mentor junior staff on project tasks and workflows, with guidance from senior engineers.
• Participate in technical meetings and client discussions, supporting senior staff in presentations.
• Assist in proposal preparation and scoping efforts by providing technical input.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification required.
• 2–5 years of experience in ICT or low-voltage systems design within the AEC industry.
• Familiarity with BICSI, EIA/TIA, NEC, and other applicable telecommunications standards.
• Proficiency in Revit with experience producing and coordinating low-voltage design documentation.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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.

Work Environment

• We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture.
• The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.

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.