Senior ICT Designer

HDR, Inc.
Des Moines, IA, United States
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Autodesk Autocad

Job description

  • Evaluate, select and apply state-of-the-art ICT system, techniques, procedures, design and modifications
  • Design and specify ICT systems including but not limited to fiber optic backbones, horizontal cabling, bonding and cabling pathways
  • Take responsibility for complete set of construction documents
  • Understand that assignments have objectives that require investigation of many variables
  • Independently perform ICT engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project Manager as to the results expected
  • Select and recommend procedures, ICT devices and equipment; write specifications covering all ICT system matters; perform reviews and work directly with owners as a part of project team
  • Assist other Designers, Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed, and be responsible for work in all phases of security design process
  • Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed
  • Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

  • CPP certification, * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or combination of education and relevant experience
  • A minimum of 10 years experience in security system design and familiarity with Autodesk
  • RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) helpful
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About the company

HDR, Inc. United States, Iowa, Des Moines 300 E Locust St Ste 210 (Show on map) Jul 28, 2026

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:’ https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story’

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you’re optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence., HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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