Senior Architect, Licensed Building Architect, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the architectural design of extensive hyperscale cloud data center and colocation initiatives from initial concept to construction management and project closure.

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

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

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

• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and permitting agencies.

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

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

• Mentor and guide junior architects and designers.

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

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

• Occasionally travel for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other essential business activities.

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on prestigious data center projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Proven experience in colocation and hyperscale data center projects.

• Familiarity with building codes, mission-critical infrastructure standards, and data center design prerequisites.

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

• Active U.S. Architectural license is preferred.

• LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainable design qualifications is preferred.

• More than 5 years of experience working with hyperscale client standards and colocation facility delivery models is preferred.

• Experience in dynamic, global project settings is preferred.

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

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management abilities.

• Capacity to work effectively in multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.

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

• Willingness to participate in in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• 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 advancement and leadership development.

• Global project opportunities.

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