Lead ICT Engineer

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.

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.

• 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

• Survey existing building conditions and prepares technical reports of findings
• Collect data and other information for construction documents
• Prepare project design, specification and construction documents
• Lead the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Review and respond to RFIs
• Review and complete punch lists and project closeout documents
• Review and approve change order requests

• Develop proposals including project scope, schedule and budget
• Responsible for execution of the firm’s client value system and assuring that the project is executed in accordance with company policies and standards
• Serve 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 journals

• Mentor associates and assist with training and development to create a learning and growing environment
• Contribute to organizational training and standards development
• May assist in the strategic planning for the group
• May assist with hiring process
• Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

• Identify opportunities and lead the strategic use of technology, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency through workflow automation, reduced manual effort, and improved accuracy in forecasting, documentation, reporting, and quality processes.
• Support adoption of emerging technologies - including advanced analytics, data visualization tools, and digital construction management platforms - to strengthen readiness, quality assurance, and project controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure technology solutions align with DLB standards for data security, privacy, and operational integrity.
• Promote a culture that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and the strategic use of technology to optimize performance and scalability.

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

• Advanced knowledge of fiber optic component, cabling and interconnect products
• Advanced knowledge in ICT structured cabling design technologies and standards
• Experience in Revit or other Computer Aided Design Tools
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability 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 contact
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
• Ability to work in interdepartmental groups in multi-role efforts
• Ability to identify and analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others

• Up to 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
• Travel 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other related field
• Registered Communications Distribution Design Certificate preferred
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Certification preferred
• Experience with Revit modeling software

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.

• Minimum of eight years of engineering or related field experience
• Two or more of those years working on Mission Critical Data Center design projects