AECOM
AECOM
AECOM is an infrastructure consulting company that helps public- and private-sector clients plan, design, build, and manage complex projects. Its work spans architecture and design, engineering, construction management, and environmental services, with expertise across transportation, energy, healthcare, logistics, and government infrastructure. The company combines technical consulting with digital innovation and sustainability-focused practices to address challenges in the built environment and support long-term community outcomes.

Senior Licensed Architect, Data Centers — AECOM (Remote, Virginia)

Lead architectural delivery for AECOM’s hyperscale and colocation data center projects. Coordinate design from early concepts through construction administration and closeout.

Description

  • Lead architectural design for large-scale hyperscale cloud and colocation data center projects from concept through construction closeout
  • Partner with engineers, construction teams, and external stakeholders to produce integrated design solutions
  • Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and technical documents for code, standards, and client-guideline compliance
  • Coordinate consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities to advance delivery and meet regulatory requirements
  • Act as the architectural subject matter expert for hyperscale and colocation clients
  • Design for facility efficiency, scalability, and reliability
  • Mentor junior architects and designers
  • Apply current data center design practices and industry trends
  • Contribute to business development, proposals, and conceptual designs for prospective projects
  • Collaborate with AECOM teams worldwide on major data center programs
  • Travel occasionally for client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration, and other business-critical activities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree plus at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience delivering colocation and hyperscale data center projects
  • Knowledge of building codes, mission-critical infrastructure standards, and data center design requirements
  • Proficiency with BIM ACC (Revit), AutoCAD, and related design tools
  • At least 5 years of experience with hyperscale client standards and colocation delivery models preferred
  • Active U.S. architectural license preferred
  • LEED accreditation or comparable sustainable design credential preferred
  • Experience in fast-paced, global project environments preferred
  • Extensive experience coordinating with permitting authorities and AHJs preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities
  • Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams
  • U.S. employment authorization sponsorship is unavailable now and in the future
  • Attendance at in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office is required

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability coverage
  • 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
  • Career growth and mobility opportunities
  • Global project opportunities
  • In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location

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