Senior Architect (Licensed Building Architect), Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead 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.
• Manage coordination 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 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.
• 5+ years of experience working with hyperscale client standards and colocation facility delivery models.
• Active U.S. Architectural license.
• LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainable design credentials.
• Experience working in fast paced, global project environments.
• Extensive experience working with permitting authorities and AHJs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working with hyperscale client standards and colocation facility delivery models.
• Active U.S. Architectural license.
• LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainable design credentials.
• Experience working in fast paced, global project environments.
• Extensive experience working with permitting authorities and AHJs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams.
• Relocation is not available for this role
• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY APRIL 5, 2027.
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