Senior Architect, Licensed Building Architect – Data Centers

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

📋 Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Mentor and support junior architects and designers.

• Keep abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in data center design.

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

• Participate in occasional client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other critical business activities.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Proficiency in BIM ACC (Revit), AutoCAD, and other pertinent design tools.

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

• 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.

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

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D benefits.

• 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.