Senior Information, Communications, Technology Designer (MEP)

Interface Engineering • Oakland, CA • 3h ago

Join a People-First, Employee-Owned Firm That’s Redefining Flexibility and Growth

Senior Information, Communications, Technology Designer (MEP) – Oakland, CA (Hybrid)
Interface Engineering Inc.

At Interface Engineering, we believe your career should be as dynamic and rewarding as the projects you support. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we’re proud to offer our Collaboration from Home policy—giving you the flexibility of a hybrid schedule (2 days/week in-office) while staying connected to a team that values innovation, inclusion, and impact.

Why Interface?

We’re not just engineers—we’re collaborators, mentors, and trailblazers in high-performance design. Our Pathway to Leadership program offers a transparent, personalized roadmap for career advancement, empowering you to grow in the direction that excites you most.

Our Culture
Interface has the company culture and work environment you have been seeking! You’ll find a workplace with a culture of fun, and superior work/life balance benefits, expansive personal development opportunities, cutting-edge technology, and great relationships. You’ll work alongside MEP industry leaders who will help you develop your own thriving career path. Our work takes us around the globe and on a steady growth curve. Our success and innovation are powered by people like you!

Our Core Values:

Our core values capture the essence of who we are. We live and breathe them, and they inform everything we do. We are:

Conscientious.
Empowered.
Respectful.
Resilient.
Transformative.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior ICT Designer, you will assume a leadership role in various projects within our discipline. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of duties which include, but are not limited to, coordinating, specifying, drafting, and designing the following ICT systems:

Structured Cabling Systems (SCS)
Electronic Security Systems (ESS)
Audio Visual Systems (AVS)
Cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES)
Intercom and Two-Way Communication systems
Master Clocks (wired and wireless)
Nurse Call Systems
Paging Systems
Wi-Fi Systems

In this role, you will be instrumental in driving the success of these projects and ensuring the seamless integration of these systems.

What You'll Bring:

Required

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior ICT Designer with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be an initiative-taking problem solver with a strong background in the design of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Systems. Key areas of expertise should include, but are not limited to:

AA/AS Degree or higher in a related field (or equivalent experience)
Telecommunications pathways and spaces
Layouts for Telecommunications Rooms
Cabling for both Inside and Outside plants
Assessment and design of Audiovisual systems, including controls and signal flow diagrams
Evaluation and design of Physical Security systems, encompassing both existing and new installations
Proficiency in various design phases (SD, DD, CD, CA, Closeout)
The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven record of delivering high-quality ICT designs and solutions.
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD drafting
Expertise in responding to RFIs (Request for Information)
Ability to update drawings in alignment with architectural directives
Skill in editing Division 27 & 28 specifications to align with project design requirements
Experience in reviewing client-provided programming for integration into design
Proficient in conducting interviews with owner/client department personnel to outline design requirements
Capability to document meeting agendas and minutes
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in performing site visits for as-built condition documentation, due diligence reports, and site observation reports across various project phases
Demonstrated professional time management, including the ability to manage multiple ICT projects concurrently and meet deadlines and milestones with minimal oversight
Strong people skills, encompassing critical thinking, problem-solving, and thorough analysis
Actively involved in mentoring team members
Effective coordination with other disciplines, including Architectural, Civil, MEP, and Structural
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for assigned projects

Candidate Should have Working Knowledge of:

AVIXA/InfoComm Audio Visual Standards
ASIS International Electronic Security Systems Standards
BICSI TDMM
BICSI OSPDRM
TIA Standards
UL Standards
NEC Codes applicable to both ICT systems and Life Safety

Preferred

RCDD, OSP, DCDC, and RTPM certifications
CTS-D and CTS-I certifications
PSP certification
Autodesk CAD Certification
Autodesk Revit Certification
Proficiency in Ekahau
Expertise in AutoCAD and Revit
Familiarity with Bluebeam
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and other electronic collaboration platforms
Experience with Newforma
Familiarity with SharePoint

What You'll Love:

Competitive Pay: $111,147 to $178,698 annual salary and conditional bonus
Employee Ownership: Build equity through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Robust Benefits: 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, transportation benefits...and more!
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and company closure to clients from Christmas to New Year’s
Purpose-Driven Culture: Paid volunteer time and a commitment to social equity
Career Development: Work alongside industry leaders and access continuous learning opportunities

Ready to grow with us?
If you’re looking for a role where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference—apply today and become part of the Interface Engineering family.

Social Equity:

Interface is committed to social equity within our walls and in our communities. We are a diverse, inclusive, and responsible firm. Interface provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classifications. We support local business and seek to partner with small and minority-owned firms on our projects. Our staff is empowered to design community service programs (e.g., clean up beaches, serve meals at shelters, tutor school-aged children, etc.) – using paid volunteer time.

Please note: H1-B visa sponsorship or transfer is not approved for this position.

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