ICT Section Leader

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an ICT/Physical Security Section Leader in Salt Lake City to lead engineering efforts and deliver innovative solutions for clients in Telecommunications and Security. You will guide technical discussions, resolve challenges, and ensure designs meet requirements while mentoring staff and aligning with business goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration across operations, marketing and project management, with a focus on continuous improvement, budgeting, and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years experience in ICT/Security system design.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Active participation in an employee-owned culture is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and improve technical competencies of staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers.
• Deliver project services to meet client expectations.
• Collaborate on business-class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews to continuously improve standards.
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting and implementation of plans.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

ICT/Security design

Autodesk familiarity

RCDD/PSP

BICSI DCDC/OSP/RTPM

Data center experience

Problem solving

Deadline management

Communication skills

Bluebeam & MS Office

Revit

Engineering drawings

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Professional registration may be required

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Due to continued growth, HDR has immediate openings for ICT (Information & Communication Technology)/Physical Security Section Leader to join our team. In this dynamic role, you’ll forge powerful relationships with both internal teams and external clients, especially in the cutting-edge field of Telecommunications and Physical Security, while leading engineering efforts to deliver innovative solutions. You’ll drive project success by solving complex technical challenges, ensuring top-quality results, and guiding your team to exceed customer expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

Imagine a day when you’re at the forefront of collaboration, working with engineering teams and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in Telecommunications and Physical Security. You will lead technical discussions, resolve challenges, and ensure designs meet all requirements. Your guidance keeps projects on track while you research improvements, propose innovations, and provide key updates to the team - making a real impact and strengthening vital relationships every step of the way.

In the role of Area ICT / Security Section Leader, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers, all within direction and goals of business class plans
• Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations
• Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management
• Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews
• Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minumum of 10 years' experience in ICT/Security system design and familiarity with Autodesk
• RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) or PSP (Physical Security Professional)
• BICSI DCDC, OSP, or RTPM a plus
• Experience with Data Centers and Federal Entities
• “Can-Do” and problem-solving mind-set.
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks independently, on schedule and under budget.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong computer skills and a proficiency or able to work in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in Revit with the ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards and practices.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and professional education.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Utah-Salt Lake City

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Sep 28, 2026

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