
Architect, Data Centers
AECOM
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Architectural design for large scale hyperscale cloud data center and colocation projects, from early concept through construction administration and closeout
- Collaborate with internal engineering disciplines, construction teams, and external stakeholders to develop fully coordinated and integrated design solutions
- Develop and review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client design guidelines
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities to support project delivery and regulatory compliance
- Serve as the architectural subject matter expert for hyperscale and colocation clients, ensuring operational efficiency, scalability, and reliability in facility design
- Mentor and guide junior architects and designers, fostering technical excellence and design innovation
- Maintain and apply knowledge of industry best practices and data center design trends
- Support business development, proposal writing, and conceptual architectural designs for new pursuits
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
- Demonstrated experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects
- Experience with and knowledge of building codes, mission critical infrastructure standards, and data center design requirements
- Experience in BIM ACC (Revit), AutoCAD, and related design tools
- 3+ years of experience working with hyperscale client standards and colocation facility delivery models (preferred)
- Active U.S. Architectural license (preferred)
- LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainable design credentials (preferred)
- Experience working in fast paced, global project environments (preferred)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills (preferred)
- Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams (preferred)
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
- paid time off
- leaves of absences
- voluntary benefits
- perks
- flexible work options
- well-being resources
- employee assistance program
- business travel insurance
- service recognition awards
- retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
architectural designdata center designBIM ACCRevitAutoCADbuilding codesmission critical infrastructure standardstechnical documentationdesign specificationsproject delivery
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationproject managementcollaborationmentoringtechnical excellencedesign innovationfostering teamworkproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeU.S. Architectural licenseLEED accreditation