Senior Architect, Licensed Building Architect, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

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

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

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

• Ensure adherence to codes, standards, and client design specifications.

• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities to facilitate project delivery and ensure regulatory compliance.

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

• Promote operational efficiency, scalability, and reliability in facility design.

• Mentor and support junior architects and designers.

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

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

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on high-profile data center projects for international clients.

• Engage in client meetings, critical project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, and other essential business activities as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency in 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 requirements.

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

• Valid U.S. Architectural license.

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

• LEED accreditation or comparable sustainable design qualifications.

• Experience in dynamic, global project environments.

• Significant experience working with permitting authorities and AHJs.

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities.

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

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Must be able to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

• U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Optional 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.

• Training and development opportunities.

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