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Architect, Licensed Building Architect – Data Centers
Location
Virginia
Posted
71 days ago
Salary
$140K - $180K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Architect, Licensed Building Architect – Data Centers
AECOM
• 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.
Job 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
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