October 9, 2026

ICT Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Mid

130,000 - 288,000 USD/yr

Seattle, WA

Quick Facts

  • Role: ICT Design Engineer (Data Center Design Engineering)

  • Focus: Physical-layer ICT pathways, spaces, and cabling design for data centers

Description

Design and specify scalable fiber optic and copper plant for mission-critical data centers, including ICT pathway, cabling, and equipment submittals. Work with global engineering teams to develop pathway/space/cabling designs and produce specifications for construction and permitting. Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to define product requirements and evaluate emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely delivery of scalable fiber optic & copper plant designs and specifications

  • Review and approve ICT pathway, cabling, and equipment submittals

  • Identify and respond to risks and high-priority issues

  • Support new technology and design activities to improve infrastructure quality, reduce cost, and reduce installation time

  • Travel 10%+ to review projects and coordinate with onsite personnel and contractors

Requirements

  • Experience reading and editing construction documents (design drawings, control diagrams, specifications)

  • Experience in industrial/commercial engineering in mission-critical facilities (data centers, power generation, oil and gas)

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint)

  • Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods for data center equipment/facilities

  • Experience developing design documentation (plans, specifications) for construction and/or permitting

  • Experience with fiber optic components, cabling, and interconnect products/technologies/standards

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience taking design concepts from exploration through deployment or mass production

  • Experience with building codes and regulations for your region

  • Experience reading/interpreting/creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents

  • Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and the MS Office suite

Benefits

  • Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription) and life insurance options

  • EAP and mental health support; Medical Advice Line

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage

  • 401(k) matching

  • Paid time off and parental leave

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