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 administration and project completion.

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

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

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

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

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

• Ensure design fosters operational efficiency, scalability, and reliability in facilities.

• Mentor and support junior architects and designers.

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

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

• Collaborate with AECOM teams globally on prominent data center projects for international clients.

• Engage in occasional travel for client meetings, significant project milestones, onsite collaboration, or other essential business activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years of applicable experience or a proven equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Proven experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects.

• Knowledgeable in building codes, mission-critical infrastructure standards, and data center design requirements.

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

• Over 5 years of experience collaborating with hyperscale client standards and colocation facility delivery models.

• Valid U.S. Architectural license.

• LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainable design qualifications.

• Experience in dynamic, global project settings.

• Extensive experience working with permitting authorities and AHJs.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management abilities.

• Capable of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams.

• Occasional travel may be necessary.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided for this position.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits.

• Additional perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase program.

• Award-winning training and development initiatives.

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

• Collaboration with a global team.

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