ICT Designer (Canada)

Location: Canada, Remote

Industry: Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers

Engagement Type: Full-Time

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is seeking an experienced ICT Designer to lead the design and coordination of structured cabling, low-voltage, and telecommunications systems for hyperscale and AI data centers across North America. This is a remote position within an international engineering firm recognized for its innovation and expertise in mission-critical infrastructure.

Our projects involve large-scale, high-demand facilities with complex structural, electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems, often exceeding 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a skilled ICT Designer who will be responsible for developing and coordinating low-voltage systems such as structured cabling, telecommunications, security, and data networks, ensuring they are fully integrated within the overall building design. This role involves producing detailed design documentation, performing engineering calculations, developing system layouts, and ensuring design accuracy using BIM and ICT engineering tools. You will collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and BIM teams in a multidisciplinary environment, contributing to the full project lifecycle from schematic design through construction documentation and coordination. Strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential.

What We Offer:

• Experience in a high-tech industry within an international company
• Unique, cutting-edge data center projects
• Comprehensive training
• Professional development support
• Supportive management and a dynamic team environment
• Career growth potential
• Ability to work from home
• Comprehensive compensation package
• Competitive employee benefits: Health insurance (Medical, HSA & FSA, Dental, Vision), Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, many other benefits, including PTO.
• Opportunity to participate in the company’s retirement plan
• Stock ownership / synthetic equity options

What You Will Do:

• Designing and coordinating ICT and low-voltage systems including structured cabling, telecommunications, access control, video surveillance (CCTV), and security systems
• Using BIM tools to model and coordinate ICT systems with other engineering disciplines using tools such as Autodesk Revit – is a must
• Developing a thorough understanding and delivery of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule
• Determining and expediting the engineering deliverables for projects
• Developing and maintaining project scope of work documentation and revisions during design development
• Preparing engineering calculations, system layouts, and technical documentation for ICT infrastructure
• Preparing technical documentation required for project execution including design criteria, technical specifications, and equipment data sheets
• Reviewing shop drawings and contractor submittals
• Producing models and drawings using BIM and CAD modeling tools
• Supporting coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams during project development and execution

What We Expect:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, telecommunications, IT, or a related field
• Proven expertise as an ICT / telecommunications / low-voltage systems engineer
• Written and spoken English B1 and higher
• Experience in ICT design including structured cabling systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and security systems
• Experience designing low-voltage systems for industrial, commercial, or mission-critical facilities
• Experience using BIM modeling tools and design software
• Hands-on experience using Autodesk Revit – is a must
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
• Understanding of telecommunications standards and low-voltage system codes
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize while meeting project deadlines
• Self-starters that are ambitious and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• Excellent communication skills
• Optional site visits if desired (no required travel)
• Authorization to work in Canada

Join Us:

Our commitment to innovation drives us to deliver superior services to our clients using advanced tools and software.

We offer a dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to diverse technologies and experiences, ranging from designing energy-efficient facilities and site supervision for multi-million-dollar facilities to the production of digital twins, three-dimensional building modeling, computational fluid dynamics, and the development of custom controls software.

Join our team at Ehvert Mission Critical, now a proud part of Salas O'Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals!

For more information, visit Ehvert and Salas O'Brien.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote