ICT Designer

Join to apply for the ICT Designer role at Actalent. Job Description As an ICT Designer, you will be primarily responsible for providing data center design services and leading a team of technology engineers. You must have a thorough understanding of data center technology infrastructure design practices and hyper‑scaler standards, and you will liaise with clients, developers, installation contractors, and related trade design team members. You will manage a design team of 3 to 5 technology engineers, meet client expectations, adhere to deadlines, and develop and coordinate appropriate design solutions to ensure 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. Handle projects involving hyper‑scaler single tenant, co‑location, and enterprise data centers ranging from 1 MW to 108 MW and multi‑provider campuses. Create detailed 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 with national travel to project sites within the continental U.S. Ensure quality control by ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements and coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities. Assist with business development and client outreach events. Essential Skills Proficiency in Revit and BIM software. Experience designing technology systems at a design–engineering firm or data center. 5+ years of ICT design experience, including physical security systems, IT infrastructure, and audio/visual systems. Experience with field inspection, quality control, and construction documentation. Additional Skills & Qualifications Data center experience is highly preferred. Preferred certifications include RCDD, OSP, PMP, PSP, RTPM, CTS (not required). Willingness to travel 1–2 times a month, with trips lasting at most 2 nights. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Contract Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industry Business Consulting and Services Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodridge, IL. This is a fully remote position. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $48.08–$67.31 /hr. Available Benefits for This Temporary Role 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) Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. #J-18808-Ljbffr