Senior Architect, Licensed Building Architect – Data Centers

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Create and review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

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

• 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 in facility design.

• Mentor and support junior architects and designers.

• Keep up-to-date with industry best practices and trends in data center design.

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

• Travel occasionally for client meetings, significant project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other essential 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 requirements.

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

• Active U.S. Architectural license (preferred qualifications).

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

• LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainable design credentials (preferred).

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

• Extensive experience with permitting authorities and AHJs (preferred).

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams.

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

🏝️ 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 leadership development.