Enterprise Infrastructure at the University of Iowa is seeking an IT Design Engineer to provide oversight for the design, implementation, and management of campus-wide information transport systems. This role provides strategic, enterprise-level planning, development, and maintenance of wired and wireless network infrastructure, ensuring Information Technology meets evolving voice and data service needs for the university.

Duties to include:

• Maintaining design standards.
• Overseeing complex infrastructure projects from conception through implementation.
• Overseeing the work of both UI staff and contractors to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.
• Responsible for documentation management (AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and ITConnect records) as well as assisting with cross-departmental collaborations with Facilities Management, design professionals, and other Information Technology Services teams at the university.
• May participate in vendor negotiations.

The IT Design Engineer possesses strong knowledge of networking and communication hardware, wired and wireless technologies, and project management practices. A strong commitment to service excellence, collaboration, and continuous innovation is essential to advancing the university's mission through reliable and future-ready IT infrastructure.

For a full job description, please email Melanie Bell at melanie-bell@uiowa.edu.

About IT Services:

Our mission is to create a welcoming and supportive work environment where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and share ideas. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming and respectful workforce culture where people of all backgrounds and perspectives are empowered to make a positive impact. We embrace this commitment as mission-critical in everything we do and embed it in hiring, incentive, retention, and career-development practices and initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a field relevant to the position or an equivalent combination of education and additional related experience.
• Extensive experience (typically 3 years or more) supporting communication infrastructure, including planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of wired and wireless network infrastructure.
• Some project management experience, including preparing bid proposals and project budgets for infrastructure system integrations and installations, or closely related.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills, along with an ability to be systematic, technically curious, and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of constituencies (including internal staff, campus collaborators, and contractors) in both technical and non-technical environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and deliver clear and concise instructions, reports, and work summaries.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and customer relations skills.
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Familiarity with CSI Div 27.
• Proficiency with construction techniques, AutoCAD, or other similar related drafting software, and structured cabling.
• Valid US driver's license and ability to meet UI fleet safety requirements.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Industry certifications such as BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) or related.
• Experience supporting technology in an enterprise level configuration (500+ users)
• Experience evaluating vendor options, negotiating vendor contracts, and making budget recommendations.
• Experience supporting technology in a higher education environment.
• Basic knowledge of RFI (Request for Information), RFP (Request for Proposal), and RFQ (Request for Quotation) documents.

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Melanie Bell at melanie-bell@uiowa.edu.

There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents our commitment to a welcoming and respectful work environment.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

About University of Iowa

With over 31,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference and the Association of American Universities. The University of Iowa is composed of eleven colleges and is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University of Iowa promotes work/life integration and is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.

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