Director, Architecture

Description

You’ll be a key technical leader driving engineering strategy from an operational perspective through full-cycle design and execution, working closely with construction, operations, and customer-facing teams. Your work will directly influence how EdgeCore delivers and operates reliable, efficient, and forward-thinking infrastructure solutions to top-tier clients. This is a career-defining opportunity to help set the design vision for a rapidly scaling company and industry.

• Create and lead standards for CSA
• Oversee the entire CSA design lifecycle—from initial conceptualization and documentation through commissioning oversight and operations—ensuring alignment with EdgeCore’s performance standards.
• Drive creation of EdgeCore standards including Basis of Design
• Lead and participate in on-site inspections and design coordination meetings to validate construction quality and adherence to design intent.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including Development, Operations, Procurement, and Sales—to deliver holistic engineering solutions aligned with broader business objectives.
• Develop and continuously improve engineering standards, tools, and methodologies to ensure consistency and scalability across the portfolio.
• Contribute to new product development and innovation initiatives that advance EdgeCore’s competitive edge in the data center space.
• Support the creation and deployment of future-ready design frameworks in support of EdgeCore’s growth and innovation roadmap.
• Lead vendor selection and evaluation for CSA equipment.
• Collaborate closely with construction and operations teams to design CSA systems that balance cost-efficiency, long-term reliability, and sustainability.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert in client engagements, including site walkthroughs, proposal development, and customized solution presentations.
• Review and approve technical deliverables, such as schematics, submittals, and reports for accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

EdgeCore is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Director, Architecture to join our dynamic team and help design the next generation of hyperscale data center infrastructure. In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of electrical and mechanical engineering, mission-critical operational reliability, and cutting-edge sustainability to shape scalable, high-density environments that power AI and enterprise workloads around the globe. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and want to leave your mark on some of the most advanced digital infrastructure projects in the world, we want to hear from you.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Structural or Civil Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of North American construction practices and engineering market dynamics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and design tools including AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and other relevant engineering platforms.
• We are open to candidates who live within a reasonable commuting distance to either Denver, CO, Mesa, AZ, Reno, NV, or Sterling, VA, or are open to relocating near one of these locations
• This role requires in-office presence four days per week
• Licensed Architect or PE preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in data center Architecture, or a closely related field.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively across diverse teams and with external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed technical assessments and feasibility studies using data-driven methods.

Benefits

Career Opportunity

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company contribution
• 160 hours of annual paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Company sponsored employee assistance and discount programs
• Base salary range is $185,000-220,000, depending on experience
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA)
• This is a full-time salaried position, including equity compensation and a performance-based annual bonus
• Medical, dental & vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance