Senior Architect, Licensed Building Architect – Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee architectural design for extensive hyperscale cloud data center and colocation initiatives from initial concept through construction oversight and project completion.

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

• Create and evaluate drawings, specifications, and technical documents to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client guidelines.

• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and permitting agencies to facilitate project execution and adhere to regulatory requirements.

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

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

• Mentor and support junior architects and designers.

• Implement industry best practices and current trends in data center design.

• Assist with business development, proposal creation, and conceptual architectural designs for new opportunities.

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on prominent data center projects.

• Participate in occasional client meetings, significant project milestones, on-site collaboration sessions, and other essential business activities.

• Attend mandatory in-person onboarding on Day 1 at an AECOM office.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated 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.

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

• Active U.S. Architectural license is preferred.

• LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainable design qualifications are preferred.

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

• Experience in dynamic, global project settings is preferred.

• Extensive experience collaborating with permitting authorities and AHJs is preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities.

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

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not offered.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical benefits

• Dental benefits

• Vision benefits

• Life insurance

• AD&D benefits

• Disability benefits

• Paid time off

• Leaves of absence

• Voluntary benefits

• 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 programs

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