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 initiatives from initial concept through construction administration and project closeout.

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

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

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

• Coordinate efforts with consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities.

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

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

• Mentor and assist junior architects and designers.

• Stay informed about industry best practices and trends in data center design.

• Contribute to business development efforts, proposal writing, and conceptual architectural designs for new opportunities.

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on high-profile data center projects.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Active U.S. Architectural license.

• LEED accreditation or equivalent credentials in sustainable design.

• Experience in fast-paced, global project environments.

• Extensive experience interacting with permitting authorities and AHJs.

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

• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

• Relocation assistance is not offered for this role.

🏝️ 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.

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