Senior Architect, Licensed Building Architect – Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the architectural design for extensive hyperscale cloud data center and colocation projects from initial concept to construction administration and project closeout.

• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, construction personnel, and external stakeholders to create coordinated design solutions.

• Create and assess drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

• Ensure adherence to relevant codes, standards, and client design requirements.

• Coordinate efforts with consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities.

• Act as the architectural subject matter expert for hyperscale and colocation clients.

• Mentor and support junior architects and designers.

• Maintain and implement best practices and trends in data center design.

• Assist in business development, proposal writing, and conceptual architectural designs.

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on high-profile data center initiatives.

• Participate in occasional client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other critical business activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience or a proven equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Proven experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects.

• Familiarity with building codes, mission-critical infrastructure standards, and data center design specifications.

• Proficiency in BIM ACC (Revit), AutoCAD, and related design software.

• Over 5 years of experience working with hyperscale client standards and colocation facility delivery models.

• Valid U.S. Architectural license.

• LEED accreditation or equivalent credentials in sustainable design.

• Experience in fast-paced, global project settings.

• Extensive experience in working with permitting authorities and AHJs.

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities.

• Capacity to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams.

• No availability for U.S. employment authorization sponsorship now or in the future.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.