• ICT Designer

    Actalent (Woodridge, IL)


    Job Title: ICT DesignerJob Description

     

    The ICT Designer will be primarily responsible for providing data center design services and serving as a Team Leader. The candidate must possess a thorough understanding of data center technology infrastructure design practices, particularly Hyper-Scaler Standards, to effectively liaise with clients, developers, installation contractors, and design team members. The role includes managing a design team of 3 to 5 technology engineers, overseeing client expectations, meeting deadlines, and developing coordinated design solutions for successful project delivery.

    Responsibilities

    + Design and implement ICT data infrastructure for data center technology projects, including outside/inside fiber plant, data cabling pathways, conveyance, grounding, Wi-Fi, and related data systems.

    + Manage projects for Hyper-Scaler Single Tenant, Co-Location, and Enterprise Data Centers ranging from 1MW to 108MW and multi-provider campuses.

    + Create design construction documents, including drawings and specifications.

    + Conduct design reviews using Revit, Autodesk Construction, BuildingConnected, and Bluebeam Sessions.

    + Perform on-site inspections and develop field reports, involving national travel to project sites within the continental US.

    + Ensure quality control and compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities.

    + Assist with business development and client outreach events.

    Essential Skills

    + Must have experience designing technology systems in Revit at a design-engineering firm.

    + Proficiency in IT infrastructure, physical security systems, and audio/visual systems.

    + Field inspection and quality control skills.

    + Proficient in construction document creation and specifications.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 5+ years of ICT design experience, including designs for physical security systems, IT infrastructure, and audio/visual systems.

    + Mandatory skills in Revit and BIM software.

    + Data center experience is highly preferred.

    + Preferred certifications: RCDD, OSP, PMP, PSP, RTPM, CTS (not required).

    + Willingness to travel 1-2 times a month, with all expenses covered.

    Work Environment

    This role is with a leading technology-engineering firm that is rapidly growing in the data center space, offering an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects. The team enjoys a very relaxed and fun culture, hosting and attending events in the data center/technology engineering space. The office is located in Woodridge, IL, with a flexible schedule allowing for three remote days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays in office). The company hosts high-school and college interns every year, fostering a vibrant and inclusive work environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodridge, Illinois.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $67.31/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully remote position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.