Design Architect - Data Center SME

Description

• The Architect SME will engage with key Client stakeholders, authority having jurisdiction as well as outside vendors who specialize in datacenter architecture.
• The Architect SME will provide thought leadership and direction for the civil, structural and architectural workings to align with defined project scope, schedule and budget.
• The Architect SME will provide technical direction to vendors which includes professional architects, civil and structural engineers.
• This position will manage multiple concurrent projects on a global scale and be part of the core team that’s launching the Client cloud infrastructure worldwide.
• The architect will provide technical direction for the civil, structural and architectural components of the projects including facilitating systems coordination and organization throughout the sites and datacenters.

Requirements

The datacenter design architect will be responsible for the development of the client’s industry leading datacenter designs which includes defining new technology and advanced concepts for pre-programming through design development, construction and the turnover to Operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a team environment, experience running and designing enterprise scale services and platforms, technical depth in cloud platforms, agile development practices, and experience in designing & tuning telemetry.

• Demonstrated ability to write, speak, and present information effectively and persuasively
• Excellent problem-solving, judgment, team building, and decision-making skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• Registered Professional Architect
• Some domestic and international travel is required.
• Experience using MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, and Excel including effective reporting/presentations of project information
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to lead and be proactive
• 7+ years of experience in mission critical projects (Datacenters, Laboratories and/or Micro-Electronics projects or similar)
• The candidate must have excellent communication, be highly organized and exhibit high level of project leadership; possess a high level of expertise in commercial and industrial architecture with a primary focus on datacenter design; have adequate experience in civil and structural design to provide confident direction to civil and structural engineering vendor experts.
• Experience operating CAD, Sketchup and/or BIM software for drawing review and adjustments is desirable
• The candidate must also be able to work with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment and must be a person of integrity with a methodical and detail-oriented work ethic.
• 10+ years of experience in architecture/engineering with experience as a lead architect

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance