Data Center Facilities Senior Architect

Overview

Lead design of large-scale hyperscale cloud and colocation data center facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• architectural design
• technical docs
• coordination
• client expertise
• mentoring
• business development

Tasks

-Maintain and apply knowledge of industry best practices and data center design trends. -Serve as the architectural subject matter expert for hyperscale and colocation clients, ensuring operational efficiency, scalability, and reliability in facility design. -Develop and review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client design guidelines. -Support business development, proposal writing, and conceptual architectural designs for new pursuits. -Collaborate with internal engineering disciplines, construction teams, and external stakeholders to develop fully coordinated and integrated design solutions. -Manage coordination with consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities to support project delivery and regulatory compliance. -Lead architectural design for large scale hyperscale cloud data center and colocation projects, from early concept through construction administration and closeout. -Mentor and guide junior architects and designers, fostering technical excellence and design innovation.

Requirements

• revit
• autocad
• leed
• licensed architect
• data center
• leadership

What You Bring

-10+ years of professional architectural experience, including 3+ years of specific focus on large scale data center design. -5+ years experience working with hyperscale client standards and colocation facility delivery models. -Proficiency in BIM ACC (Revit), AutoCAD, and related design tools. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution. -Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams. -LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainable design credentials. -Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. -Experience working in fast paced, global project environments. -Active U.S. Architectural License. -Strong working knowledge of building codes, mission critical infrastructure standards, and data center design requirements. -Extensive experience working with permitting authorities and AHJs. -Demonstrated experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects. -U.S. Citizenship

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About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

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