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 Data Center Architect – AECOM (Remote, Virginia)

Lead architectural delivery for hyperscale cloud and colocation data centers at AECOM, guiding complex projects from concept through commissioning and construction closeout.

Description

  • Lead architectural design for hyperscale cloud and colocation data centers from concept through construction administration and closeout
  • Partner with engineers, construction teams, and external stakeholders to develop coordinated design solutions
  • Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
  • Verify compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client design guidelines
  • Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities
  • Act as the architectural subject matter expert for hyperscale and colocation clients
  • Design for facility efficiency, scalability, and operational reliability
  • Mentor and support junior architects and designers
  • Apply industry best practices and current data center design trends
  • Contribute to business development, proposals, and conceptual designs for new opportunities
  • Collaborate with AECOM teams worldwide on major data center programs
  • Participate in occasional client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration, and other business-critical activities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Demonstrated 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 software
  • Active U.S. architectural license
  • At least 5 years of experience applying hyperscale client standards and colocation delivery models
  • LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainable design credentials
  • Experience working in fast-paced, global project environments
  • Extensive experience coordinating with permitting authorities and authorities having jurisdiction
  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams
  • U.S. employment authorization is required; sponsorship is not available

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Leaves of absence
  • Voluntary benefits and employee 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
  • Opportunities to work on global projects
  • In-person first-day onboarding at an AECOM office

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