Senior Information, Communications, Technology Designer (MEP)
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Senior ICT Designer at an employee-owned MEP engineering firm in San Francisco (hybrid, 2 days/week in office), leading the design, specification, and coordination of building technology systems—structured cabling, electronic security, AV, DAS, ERCES, and Wi-Fi—through all design phases using Revit and AutoCAD.
Join a People-First, Employee-Owned Firm That’s Redefining Flexibility and Growth
Senior Information, Communications, Technology Designer (MEP) – San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
Interface Engineering Inc.
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!
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)
- Intercom and Two-Way Communication 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.
Qualifications for Application:
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, ideally with deep experience in telecommunications infrastructure. 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
- 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.
Candidate Should be Experienced In:
We are seeking a candidate with a robust skill set and experience in the following areas:
- Experience in reviewing client-provided programming and standards for integration into design
- Proficient in conducting interviews with owner/client department personnel to outline design requirements
- Ability to lead client meetings and document meeting agendas and minutes
- Ability to manage projects to completion, including internal budget tracking, project schedule, quality assurance, and client expectations and communications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Skill in editing Division 27 & 28 specifications to align with project design requirements
- Proficiency in performing site visits for site observation reports, due diligence reports, and as-built condition documentation across various project phases
- Ability to survey and document existing systems and conditions, and provide recommendations for renovation or replacement, as required.
- 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 and collaboration with other disciplines, including Architectural, Civil, MEP, and Structural
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for assigned projects
Candidate Should have Working Knowledge of:
- ASIS International Electronic Security Systems Standards
- BICSI TDMM
- BICSI OSPDRM
- TIA Standards
- UL Standards
- NEC Codes applicable to both ICT systems and Life Safety
To Excel in this Role, Preferred Qualifications Include:
- RCDD, OSP, DCDC, and RTPM certifications
- PSP certification
- Proficiency in Ekahau
- 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.
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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