Senior Architect, Licensed Building Architect, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Lead the architectural design for large-scale hyperscale cloud data center and colocation projects from initial concept to construction administration and closeout.

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

• Develop and evaluate drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client guidelines.

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

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

• Ensure design efficiency, scalability, and reliability in facility operations.

• Mentor junior architects and designers to foster their professional growth.

• Maintain and implement best practices and trends in data center design.

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

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on prominent data center initiatives.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience or a proven 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 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 credentials is preferred.

• Experience in fast-paced, global project environments is preferred.

• Extensive background in working with permitting authorities and AHJs is preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

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

• Occasional scheduled travel may be necessary.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

• Sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ 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.

• Opportunities for career growth and mobility.

• Global project opportunities.

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