Senior Information, Communications, Technology Designer (MEP)

Interface Engineering, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive Pay

Robust Benefits

Generous Time Off

Job summary

Interface Engineering, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Senior ICT Designer (MEP) for a hybrid role. You will lead ICT projects, coordinate SCS, ESS, AVS, DAS, ERCES, Intercom and Master Clock systems and ensure seamless integration with architectural directives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ICT design, Revit and AutoCAD proficiency, and experience with RFIs and site visits. This role offers ESOP ownership, competitive pay, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• AA/AS Degree or higher in a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Telecommunications pathways and spaces.
• Layouts for Telecommunications Rooms.
• Cabling for Inside and Outside plants.
• Assessment and design of Audiovisual systems, including controls and signal flow diagrams.
• Evaluation and design of Physical Security systems, encompassing existing and new installations.
• Proficiency in design phases (SD, DD, CD, CA, Closeout).
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD drafting.
• Experience responding to RFIs and updating drawings per architectural directives.
• Editing Division 27 & 28 specs to align with project design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, specify, draft and design ICT systems (SCS, ESS, AVS, DAS, ERCES, Intercom and Two‑Way systems).
• Drive project success and ensure seamless integration of ICT components.

Education

AA/AS Degree or higher in related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Information, Communications, Technology Designer (MEP) – Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

Interface Engineering Inc.

At Interface Engineering, we believe your career should be as dynamic and rewarding as the projects you support. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we’re proud to offer our Collaboration from Home policy—giving you the flexibility of a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office per week minimum) while staying connected to a team that values innovation, inclusion, and impact.

Why Interface?

We’re not just engineers—we’re collaborators, mentors, and trailblazers in high-performance design. Our Pathway to Leadership program offers a transparent, personalized roadmap for career advancement, empowering you to grow in the direction that excites you most.

Our Culture

Interface has the company culture and work environment you have been seeking! You’ll find a workplace with a culture of fun, and superior work/life balance benefits, expansive personal development opportunities, cutting-edge technology, and great relationships. You’ll work alongside MEP industry leaders who will help you develop your own thriving career path. Our work takes us around the globe and on a steady growth curve. Our success and innovation are powered by people like you!

Our Core Values:

• Conscientious.
• Empowered.
• Respectful.
• Resilient.
• Transformative.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior ICT Designer, you will assume a leadership role in various projects within our discipline. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of duties which include, but are not limited to, coordinating, specifying, drafting, and designing the following ICT systems:

• Structured Cabling Systems (SCS)
• Electronic Security Systems (ESS)
• Audio Visual Systems (AVS)
• Cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
• Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES)
• Intercom and Two-Way Communication systems
• Master Clocks (wired and wireless)
• Nurse Call Systems
• Paging Systems
• Wi-Fi Systems

In this role, you will be instrumental in driving the success of these projects and ensuring the seamless integration of these systems.

What You’ll Bring

Required

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior ICT Designer with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be an initiative‑taking problem solver with a strong background in the design of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Systems. Key areas of expertise should include, but are not limited to:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven record of delivering high‑quality ICT designs and solutions.

• AA/AS Degree or higher in a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Telecommunications pathways and spaces
• Layouts for Telecommunications Rooms
• Cabling for both Inside and Outside plants
• Assessment and design of Audiovisual systems, including controls and signal flow diagrams
• Evaluation and design of Physical Security systems, encompassing both existing and new installations
• Proficiency in various design phases (SD, DD, CD, CA, Closeout)
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD drafting
• Expertise in responding to RFIs (Request for Information)
• Ability to update drawings in alignment with architectural directives
• Skill in editing Division 27 & 28 specifications to align with project design requirements
• Experience in reviewing client‑provided programming for integration into design
• Proficient in conducting interviews with owner/client department personnel to outline design requirements
• Capability to document meeting agendas and minutes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in performing site visits for as‑built condition documentation, due diligence reports, and site observation reports across various project phases
• Demonstrated professional time management, including the ability to manage multiple ICT projects concurrently and meet deadlines and milestones with minimal oversight
• Strong people skills, encompassing critical thinking, problem‑solving, and thorough analysis
• Actively involved in mentoring team members
• Effective coordination with other disciplines, including Architectural, Civil, MEP, and Structural
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for assigned projects

Candidate Should have Working Knowledge of:

• AVIXA/InfoComm Audio Visual Standards
• ASIS International Electronic Security Systems Standards
• BICSI TDMM
• BICSI OSPDRM
• TIA Standards
• UL Standards
• NEC Codes applicable to both ICT systems and Life Safety

Preferred

• RCDD, OSP, DCDC, and RTPM certifications
• CTS‑D and CTS‑I certifications
• PSP certification
• Autodesk CAD Certification
• Autodesk Revit Certification
• Proficiency in Ekahau
• Expertise in AutoCAD and Revit
• Familiarity with Bluebeam
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and other electronic collaboration platforms
• Experience with Newforma
• Familiarity with SharePoint

What You’ll Love

• Competitive Pay: $99,105 to $159,339 annual salary and conditional bonus
• Employee Ownership: Build equity through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Robust Benefits: 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, transportation benefits...and more!
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and company closure to clients from Christmas to New Year’s
• Purpose‑Driven Culture: Paid volunteer time and a commitment to social equity
• Career Development: Work alongside industry leaders and access continuous learning opportunities

Social Equity

Interface is committed to social equity within our walls and in our communities. We are a diverse, inclusive, and responsible firm. Interface provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state‑protected classifications. We support local business and seek to partner with small and minority‑owned firms on our projects. Our staff is empowered to design community service programs (e.g., clean up beaches, serve meals at shelters, tutor school‑aged children, etc.) – using paid volunteer time.

Please note: H1‑B visa sponsorship or transfer is not approved for this position.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.