Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Designer

Strategic Mission Critical; Town of Clifton Park (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour week

Hybrid work arrangement

13 paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Job summary

Strategic Mission Critical is seeking an Associate ICT Designer to support telecom and low voltage design for mission critical and data center projects. This role works closely with senior ICT designers and multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated construction documents and Revit models for complex facilities.

This is a fast-paced, hyperscale environment where you will grow with the firm, applying telecom design experience to deliver robust infrastructure for enterprise clients and data

Qualifications

• 2-5 years ICT or low voltage design experience in an MEP, engineering consulting, or telecommunications consulting firm
• Hands-on Autodesk Revit experience for production and drawing development
• Experience supporting ICT infrastructure design including structured cabling, pathways, telecom spaces, and low voltage systems
• Understanding of construction drawings, multidisciplinary coordination, and design workflows
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work across multiple teams
• Familiarity with TIA, BICSI, or telecommunications industry standards

Responsibilities

• Support ICT design for mission critical and commercial projects including data centers and critical facilities
• Produce and update construction drawings and coordinated Revit models for Division 27 systems
• Design and coordinate pathways, cable tray systems, conduit layouts, telecom rooms, and structured cabling infrastructure
• Coordinate with internal disciplines including electrical, mechanical, and architecture teams
• Assist with clash detection, drawing coordination, RFIs, and construction documentation workflows
• Review and apply client standards, design criteria, and applicable ICT industry standards
• Support field verification efforts, existing condition documentation, and project coordination meetings
• Collaborate with senior designers and engineers to support project delivery and deadlines

Skills

Autodesk Revit

ICT design

Low voltage

Construction drawings

Coordination

Communication

Standards (TIA/BICSI)

Tools

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Job description

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise. At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape. As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm. SMC is seeking an Associate ICT Designer to support telecommunications and low voltage design for mission critical and data center projects. This role will work closely with senior ICT designers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop coordinated construction documents and Revit models for complex facilities. This is a great opportunity for someone with telecom design and Revit experience who wants to grow within a fast-paced mission critical environment supporting hyperscale and enterprise clients.

Responsibilities

• Support ICT design for mission critical and commercial projects including data centers and critical facilities
• Produce and update construction drawings and coordinated Revit models for Division 27 systems
• Design and coordinate pathways, cable tray systems, conduit layouts, telecom rooms, and structured cabling infrastructure
• Coordinate with internal disciplines including electrical, mechanical, and architecture teams
• Assist with clash detection, drawing coordination, RFIs, and construction documentation workflows
• Review and apply client standards, design criteria, and applicable ICT industry standards
• Support field verification efforts, existing condition documentation, and project coordination meetings
• Collaborate with senior designers and engineers to support project delivery and deadlines

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in ICT or low voltage design within an MEP, engineering consulting, or telecommunications consulting firm
• Hands-on Autodesk Revit experience for production and drawing development
• Experience supporting ICT infrastructure design including structured cabling, pathways, telecom spaces, and low voltage systems
• Understanding of construction drawings, multidisciplinary coordination, and design workflows
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work across multiple teams
• Familiarity with TIA, BICSI, or telecommunications industry standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Mission critical or data center project experience
• Exposure to construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, and field coordination
• Experience using Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), or similar coordination tools

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Compensation: $75,000 - $125,000 / year
  • Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skills and/or location

SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36-hour standard work week, hybrid working arrangement, 13 paid holidays, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law