ICT Design Engineer

Location:  Serbia, Remote Industry:  Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Agreement for Provision of Services (long-term)

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien , is seeking an experienced

Information and Communications Technology Engineer for a long-term independent contractor basis .

This is an ongoing contractual engagement with a US-based company and is not limited to a single project . The role involves continuous collaboration across multiple mission-critical projects, based on business needs.
You will provide services as an independent, self-employed professional under a formal independent contractor agreement .

How to Apply:  Interested candidates should submit their resume in English detailing their relevant experience.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a skilled ICT Engineer as an independent contract worker to support the design and coordination of cutting-edge data center projects across the U.S. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and coordination of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems , including structured cabling, telecommunications infrastructure, security systems, access control, video surveillance, and other low-voltage systems critical to data center operations.

You will prepare technical documentation, perform engineering calculations, develop system layouts, and ensure design accuracy using BIM and ICT engineering tools. The role involves close collaboration 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 completing work for an international company.

• Unique, cutting-edge data center projects 

• Dynamic work partnering with a team of professionals focused on engineering

• Competitive hourly rate

• Ability to collaborate remotely

• Supportive dynamic environment 

• English classes made available

  Key Responsibilities :

• 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

Qualifications & Experience:  

• 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

Why Us?

• Perform on high-profile, hyperscale, and AI  data center projects  in a rapidly expanding industry

• Collaborate with leading professionals and global clients such as Microsoft, Oracle, Uber, and Amazon

• Competitive terms of the contract

• Dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to advanced technologies such as BIM, VDC, digital twins, and augmented reality

Collaborate with Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals!

Ehvert Mission Critical  specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. We are a business unit within  Salas O’Brien – a 4,000-person engineering and professional services firm, widely recognized for its extensive expertise and impressive project portfolio. With more than 10,000 projects annually and 100 offices across North America, Salas O’Brien is ranked #39 on  Engineering News-Record ’s 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list.
 

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien is an industry leader in data center facility  engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers, designing massive data centers for global tech giants like Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high-demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site. 
 

We are recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality. 
 

Join our team at  Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals! 
 

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