Senior Architect, Licensed Building Architect, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Oversee architectural design for large-scale 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 stakeholders to create coordinated and integrated design solutions.

• Generate and evaluate drawings, specifications, and technical documents ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client guidelines.

• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities to facilitate project delivery and meet regulatory requirements.

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

• Ensure that designs promote operational efficiency, scalability, and reliability of facilities.

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior architects and designers.

• Uphold and implement best practices and design trends within the data center industry.

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

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

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

⛳️ 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.

• Preferred 5+ years of experience 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 background working with permitting authorities and AHJs preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities.

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

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

• Sponsorship for work is not available.

• Relocation assistance is not offered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• AD&D benefits

• Disability benefits

• Paid time off

• Leaves of absences

• 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

• Award-winning training and development programs

• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development