Senior Architect, Licensed Building Architect, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

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

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

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

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

• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and permitting agencies to facilitate project delivery and ensure regulatory compliance.

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

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

• Mentor and support junior architects and designers.

• Stay informed and apply knowledge of industry best practices and current 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.

• Engage in occasional, scheduled travel for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other critical business activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or a proven equivalent 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.

• Proficient in BIM ACC (Revit), AutoCAD, and associated design tools.

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

• Active U.S. Architectural license preferred.

• LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainable design credentials preferred.

• Experience in fast-paced, global project environments preferred.

• Extensive experience liaising with permitting authorities and AHJs preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities.

• Capability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.

• Must have authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not currently available or will not be available in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Recognition awards for service.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Career advancement and growth prospects.

• Collaboration with a global team.

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