DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.
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Position Title: ICT Engineer III
Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States
JOB SUMMARY
The ICT Engineer III will collaborate with design and Design staff and contribute to ICT design and project management activities for mission critical hyperscale and colocation data center and smart building / city projects. This person will interact closely with ICT group technical staff to support project management, design and drafting efforts.
The ICT Engineer III will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments. Will assist project leadership on automation projects of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.
This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Contribute to ICT Engineering Design Activities (95%)
- Perform Information Communication Technology (ICT) design tasks for structured cabling, security, and A/V systems
- Perform computation analysis and design tasks for complex projects, components and systems
- Develop scalable fiber optic and copper plant design with minimal supervision
- Determine physical layer route and utilization with minimal supervision
- Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
- Review and / or prepare book or sheet specifications
- Timely and effective management of project design team including resource forecasting and coordination
- Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
- Perform QAQC peer reviews for projects where he or she is not the lead design engineer
- Survey existing building conditions and prepares technical reports of findings
- Collect data and other information for construction documents
- Prepare project design, specification and construction documents
Administrative (5%)
- Review and distribute daily reporting
- Accountable for project contract administration
- Manage personal and project hours using company tools
- Create / complete departmental reports
Technology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency
- Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance.
- Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization.
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING)
- Knowledge of fiber optic component, cabling and interconnect products
- Knowledge in ICT structured cabling design technologies and standards
- Knowledge in Audio Visual (AV), Access Control and CCTV designs and standards
- Skilled at using Revit
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
- Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
- Ability to work in interdepartmental groups in multi-role efforts
- Ability to identify and analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions
- Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
- Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
- Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools
- Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
- Frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces
- Frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment
- On occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment
- On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Up to 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
- Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other related field
- Experience with Revit modeling software
PLUS
- Minimum of five years of engineering and project management experience on ICT projects with at least two years working on mission critical data center design projects
Benefits
DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- Flex spending accounts (FSA)
- Dental and vision plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
- 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
- Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment
CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.
DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.
Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.