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 at AECOM (Remote, Virginia)

Lead architectural design for hyperscale and colocation data centers at AECOM. Direct multidisciplinary delivery from concept through construction closeout.

Description

  • Lead architectural design for hyperscale cloud and colocation data centers through construction administration and closeout
  • Coordinate integrated design solutions with engineers, construction teams, and external stakeholders
  • Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
  • Maintain compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client design guidelines
  • Coordinate consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities
  • Act as the architectural subject matter expert for hyperscale and colocation clients
  • Design facilities for operational efficiency, scalability, and reliability
  • Mentor junior architects and designers
  • Apply data center design best practices and current industry trends
  • Contribute to business development, proposals, and conceptual designs for prospective projects
  • Travel occasionally for client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration, and other business-critical activities
  • Partner with AECOM teams worldwide on major data center projects

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 preferred
  • LEED accreditation or comparable sustainable design credential preferred
  • At least 5 years of experience applying hyperscale client standards and delivering colocation facilities preferred
  • Experience working in fast-paced, globally distributed project environments preferred
  • Extensive experience coordinating with permitting authorities and authorities having jurisdiction preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities
  • Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams
  • AECOM does not provide sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization now or in the future
  • Willingness to complete in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office

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 leadership development opportunities
  • Opportunities to work on global projects
  • In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office

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