Senior Architect, Licensed Building Architect, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Generate and assess drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client design directives.

• 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.

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

• Mentor and support junior architects and designers.

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

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

• 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 essential business activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 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 requirements.

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

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

• An active U.S. Architectural license is preferred.

• LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainable design credentials are preferred.

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

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

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities.

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

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is currently unavailable and will not be available in the future.

• Attendance at an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location is required.

🏝️ 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.

• Opportunities for career growth and mobility.

• Global project opportunities.

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