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 : Lead ICT Engineer
Position Location
Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States
SALARY
DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.
JOB SUMMARY
The Lead ICT Engineer will collaborate with design and Design staff and oversee full cycle ICT design activities for mission critical hyperscale and colocation data center and smart building / city projects. This person will interact closely with organizational leadership to develop and edit project specifications and lead design development efforts.
The Lead ICT Engineer will be self-directed on day-to-day work and receive high level instruction on new projects or assignments. Will lead project teams and projects of complex scope and help develop / manage broader programs. May coordinate activities of other personnel.
This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Independently perform advanced engineering work
- Perform advanced Information Communication Technology (ICT) design tasks
- Perform advanced computation analysis and design tasks for complex projects, components and systems
- Independently develop scalable fiber optic and copper plant design
- Independently determine physical layer route and utilization
- Utilize 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
Lead Construction Activities (20%)
Survey existing building conditions and prepares technical reports of findingsCollect data and other information for construction documentsPrepare project design, specification and construction documentsLead the engineering team and interact closely with the project management teamReview shop drawings and submittalsReview and respond to RFIsReview and complete punch lists and project closeout documentsReview and approve change order requestsBusiness Development and Stakeholder Relations (20%)
Develop proposals including project scope, schedule and budgetResponsible for execution of the firm's client value system and assuring that the project is executed in accordance with company policies and standardsServe as primary client contact for one or more clients. May act as a Client Program Manager with business development and marketing responsibilities.Assist with research for technical papers for conferences and journalsOrganizational Development and Continuous Improvement of Policies and Procedures (20%)
Mentor associates and assist with training and development to create a learning and growing environmentContribute to organizational training and standards developmentMay assist in the strategic planning for the groupMay assist with hiring processCompletion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on BudgetPerforms Other Related Duties as Assigned
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ADVANCED LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING)
Advanced knowledge of fiber optic component, cabling and interconnect productsAdvanced knowledge in ICT structured cabling design technologies and standardsExperience in Revit or other Computer Aided Design ToolsKnowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detailAbility to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovationAbility to follow company and site safety requirementsAbility to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondenceAbility 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 contactAbility to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervisionAbility to work under pressure and meet close deadlinesOrganizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspaceAbility to work in interdepartmental groups in multi-role effortsAbility to identify and analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutionsAbility to effectively plan and delegate the work of othersPHYSICAL 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 toolsFrequently required to remain in a stationary positionFrequently 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 spacesFrequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipmentOn occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipmentOn occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 poundsTRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Up to 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US statesTravel 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 fieldRegistered Communications Distribution Design Certificate preferredExperience with Revit modeling softwarePLUS
Minimum of eight years of engineering or related field experienceTwo or more of those years working on Mission Critical Data Center design projectsDLB 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 plansComprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account optionPTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the yearCompany paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependentsShort and long-term disability, AD&D coverageProfessional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistancePaid parental leave after one year of employmentDLB 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.
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