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ICT Design Engineer

Insight Global
Herndon, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026

Position: ICT Design Engineer

Onsite: 5x/week in Herndon,VA

Pay Rate: 85/ HR

Duration: 12 month contract

Schedule: 8am-5pm EST working hours


Must Haves:


  • 5 years of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) design experience in mission critical environments.
  • 5 years of experience developing design documentation (plans, specifications, etc.) for construction and/or permitting.
  • 5 years of working experience with fiber optic components, cabling, and interconnect products, technologies, and standards.
  • Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in data center and/or mission critical facilities
  • Experience researching new designs, technologies, and construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • BICSI RCDD Certification or internationally recognized equivalent (e.g., CDCDP, DCDC).


Plusses:

  • PE License
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, etc.
  • Experience working with building codes & regulations in the region


Role Description:


In this role, you will work with engineers and managers company-wide to develop solutions for the physical layer. Your day-to-day work will include developing telecom pathway, space, and cabling designs, along with specifications for construction.

As a team member, your work will be scoped to assigned projects and deliverables and coordinated closely with your FTE sponsor. This engagement offers a chance to apply and expand your expertise on high-impact AWS infrastructure while operating within the defined scope.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Develop scalable inside- and outside-plant designs, including drawings and specifications, for assigned projects.
  • Coordinate building designs with MEP and CSA teams.
  • Review and approve ICT space, pathway, cabling, and equipment submittals.
  • Identify and respond to risks and high-priority issues rapidly and effectively, escalating to your FTE sponsor as appropriate.
  • Perform construction administration — review and respond to RFIs, review and approve submittals, and conduct field surveys.
  • Generate site reports based on field conditions.
  • Work and coordinate with construction teams to arrive at expedited solutions


Hourly Wage Estimation for ICT Design Engineer in Herndon, VA
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