Senior ICT Designer

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. We constantly ask ourselves:
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HDR is currently seeking a Sr. ICT Designer for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Chicago, IL. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, ICT, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. We work in a wide variety of markets including Tech/Media/Telecom, Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Science and Technology, Industrial, Water, Federal and Mission Critical buildings and infrastructure.

We have an industry‑leading focus on sustainable design and energy conservation.

The Sr. ICT Designer is responsible for production of design drawings, calculations and specifications at a high level of understanding. They will also assist in coordinating the work of the ICT team, providing staff development and mentoring, uplifting morale, and providing quality control with the balance of a multidisciplinary team throughout the entire project's development. This dynamic individual will be engaged with clients and the engineering community.

In this role, you will collaborate with the BES Business Group Manager and Mechanical Section Manager to build strong external and internal client relationships with other HDR business group leadership. Other responsibilities include participating in marketing and project planning and serving as a representative of HDR to the local industry.

• Evaluate, select and apply state‑of‑the‑art security system, techniques, procedures, design and modifications
• Design and specify security systems including but not limited to PLC, CCTV and card access equipment
• Take responsibility for complete set of construction documents
• Understand that assignments have objectives that require investigation of many variables
• Independently perform security system/electrical engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project Manager as to the results expected
• Select and recommend procedures, security devices and equipment; write specifications covering all security 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

• 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

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.

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.