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 to construction management and final closeout.

• Collaborate with various engineering specialties, construction teams, consultants, contractors, permitting authorities, and external stakeholders.

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

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

• Coordinate activities related to permitting and regulatory compliance.

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

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

• Mentor and support junior architects and designers.

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

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

• Participate in client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, and other essential business activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience or proven equivalent 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 other related design tools.

• Preferred: 5+ years of experience working 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 dynamic, global project settings is preferred.

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

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities.

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

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available.

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Employee stock purchase program.

• Award-winning training and development initiatives.

• Opportunities for career advancement and growth.

• Remote work schedule available.

• Opportunities for global projects.

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