Senior ICT Designer

Company: Strategic Mission Critical
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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. With a rapidly expanding market and the anticipated increase in demand driven by AI advancements, SMC is at the forefront of industry growth. We offer not just jobs, but career paths that reward innovation and expertise. If you want to work alongside highly skilled professionals with years of mission critical experience, then we want you to be part of our team, a team that works on major projects for top-tier data center providers. Your work will ensure the resilience and efficiency of data infrastructure that millions depend on. SMC is actively looking for a Senior Level ICT Designer to direct and execute telecommunications design for mission critical projects. Typical project types may include design of greenfield and brownfield data center facilities, design of fit-out packages for hyperscale and enterprise clients of colocation providers, data center campus planning, conceptual designs and feasibility studies, and other mission critical applications such as command-and-control centers. This candidate shall be capable of executing telecommunications design projects independently, beginning with driving concept level discussions and proceeding through generations of design plans and specifications for permitting and construction. The telecommunication design scope will be a part of a broader project and therefore this candidate will be highly capable of interfacing with design leads within SMC (mechanical, electrical, fire protection, plumbing) as well as externally including architectural, civil, structural, etc. The ideal candidate will additionally be involved in growing the telecommunications expertise within the company, through internal training as well as recruiting and hiring as project work grows; development and implementation of design standards; oversight and execution of quality control practices. RESPONSIBILITIES This candidate will have the opportunity to direct and execute the telecommunications design while working and coordinating with clients and design leads from all disciplines. This candidate shall have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and with clients while being able to meet scheduled project deadlines. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Design telecommunications infrastructure for mission critical buildings and campuses including outside plant infrastructure, inside plant cabling, cable tray and conduit conveyance systems, telecommunications space layouts, telecommunications bonding network systems, rack elevations, wireless access point layouts, and communication for MEP controls/monitoring systems. Produce complete sets of construction drawings suitable for stamping and submission utilizing Autodesk Revit. Working knowledge of Telecommunications standards, including but not limited to TIA, BICSI, and UL. Coordinate with all disciplines for required telecommunication interfaces. Creating, editing, and understanding of Division 27 Specifications. Coordinate power requirements with internal or external electrical engineers. Be capable of reviewing and understanding client standards, design criteria, applicable standards, and best practices in order to apply them to a design project. Understand local and national construction codes and project specifications. Perform construction administration tasks, including but not limited to responding to RFI’s and Submittals. Have experience with the use of Microsoft tools such as Word, Power Point, Excel, and Teams. Meet project deadlines, including working necessary hours to complete major deliverables. Have the ability to travel when required to project sites (approximately 10-15% travel). Have the ability to clearly communicate with others in both written and spoken forms. Lead junior engineers, designers, and modelers, and coordinate the tasks of small project teams to execute delivery of specific design elements. Mentor and train other designers and modelers to develop telecommunications design knowledge base. Maintain excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. QUALIFICATIONS Education in an engineering or construction-related field, or equivalent hands-on experience. Minimum of 10 years of experience in telecommunications design, with a strong emphasis on Autodesk Revit for drawing development. Experience with MEP or telecommunications firms, consulting roles, or telecommunications construction will also be considered. Minimum 7 years of experience with an MEP/Telecommunications consulting firm or specialty telecommunications consulting firm Experience in telecommunications design for industrial and commercial buildings. Experience in telecommunications design for mission critical projects is a plus. Experience working across the entire construction process, from schematic design through construction administration, including review of submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings, and field work such as existing condition surveys, site observations, and punch lists. Experience using construction management tools such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud. Experience with design of security and/or audio visual systems is not required but would be a plus. Knowledge of controls and monitoring systems for mechanical and electrical systems is a plus. Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification preferred, Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC), Engineer in Training preferred (EIT) or Professional Engineering (PE) License a plus. COMPENSATION Base Compensation: $125,000-$185,000 (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.

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