Senior Architect, Licensed Building Architect, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the architectural design of large-scale hyperscale cloud data center and colocation projects from initial concept through to construction administration and completion.

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

• Prepare and evaluate drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

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

• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and permitting agencies.

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

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior architects and designers.

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

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

• Occasionally travel for client meetings, significant project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, and other critical business activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience or a proven 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 is preferred.

• LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainable design qualifications are preferred.

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

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

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities.

• Capable of collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Relocation is not available for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and 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.

• Remote work schedule.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• Resources to enhance technical expertise and leadership skills.