Senior ICT Engineer – Mission-Critical Data Center Leader

HED; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HED is seeking an ICT Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of advanced ICT systems in mission-critical data centers. You will shape discipline growth, guide cross-disciplinary coordination, and advocate for digital building infrastructure excellence.

The role requires 10–15 years in ICT/low-voltage design, certification expertise (RCDD, BICSI), and strong leadership. Hybrid work, client engagement, and knowledge sharing are emphasized in this senior position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/ICT or related Engineering required or equivalent tenured experience.
• RCDD certification is required.
• 10–15 years of ICT or low-voltage design experience in the AEC industry with leadership in large-scale projects.
• Expertise in structured cabling, network/telecom infrastructure, and low-voltage systems integration.
• Proven ability to set vision and strategy for ICT within an integrated design environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide sector wide mission critical leadership for ICT system design, delivery, and innovation across large-scale, complex data center projects.
• Set vision for ICT integration, ensuring alignment with client objectives, sustainability goals, and HED’s multidisciplinary design excellence.
• Serve as the highest-level technical authority on structured cabling, network/telecom infrastructure, wireless systems, audiovisual, and converged building systems.
• Translate emerging technologies, digital design trends, and industry standards into HED best practices, standards, and tools.
• Direct and review highly complex ICT analyses, specifications, and interdisciplinary coordination, ensuring excellence and code compliance.
• Lead client-facing engagements as a trusted advisor, including business development pursuits, interviews, and strategic partnerships.
• Mentor and develop senior ICT engineers, advancing future firm leaders.
• Champion firmwide knowledge-sharing by authoring white papers, speaking at conferences, and leading cross-sector innovation initiatives.
• Oversee discipline performance in construction administration, providing expert resolution for the most complex field conditions.
• Serve as a resource integrator, building professional networks and leveraging external partnerships to drive firm growth and technical distinction.

Skills

Structured cabling

Network/telecom infrastructure

Low-voltage design

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/ICT or related Engineering

Tools

RCDD certification

BICSI DCDC/OSP

PMP

LEED AP

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

HED is seeking an ICT Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of advanced ICT systems in mission-critical data centers. You will shape discipline growth, guide cross-disciplinary coordination, and advocate for digital building infrastructure excellence.

The role requires 10–15 years in ICT/low-voltage design, certification expertise (RCDD, BICSI), and strong leadership. Hybrid work, client engagement, and knowledge sharing are emphasized in this senior position.