Principal Architect - Datacenter Design

Stealth Indian Startup; Telangana; On-site; INR 3,800,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Stealth Indian Startup in Telangana, India seeks a Principal Architect to lead datacenter design packages and act as the technical authority for planning, building design, detailing and multidisciplinary integration.

You will coordinate with structural and MEP teams, lead design reviews, ensure code compliance, and guide BIM teams and external partners through construction documentation and field changes. 15–20 years of high-end industrial/mission-critical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture.
• 15–20 years of experience in complex industrial, commercial, or mission-critical buildings.
• Advanced Revit and AutoCAD skills with BIM coordination capability.
• Strong understanding of architectural detailing, specifications, constructability, and multidisciplinary interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Translate briefs into architectural concepts and detailed designs.
• Develop site plans, layouts, elevations, sections, and construction details.
• Plan data halls and spaces with rack layouts, power, cooling, security and circulation.
• Coordinate with structural and MEP engineers to resolve spatial conflicts.
• Lead architectural design reviews and address technical comments.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, fire life safety, accessibility, and project requirements.
• Support area optimization and modular, repeatable design solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to architects, BIM teams and external partners.
• Support RFIs, shop drawings, site queries, and design changes.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM coordination

Architectural detailing

Education

Degree in Architecture

Job description

Job role : Principal Architect - Datacenter Design

Role Overview

Own complex architectural design packages and act as the principal technical authority for planning, building design, detailing, and multidisciplinary integration across data center projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate project briefs, capacity requirements, operational needs, and site constraints into architectural concepts and detailed designs.
• Develop and review site plans, building layouts, elevations, sections, room data sheets, schedules, and construction details.
• Plan data halls and supporting spaces in coordination with rack layouts, power distribution, cooling systems, security, and operational circulation.
• Coordinate with structural and MEP engineers to resolve spatial conflicts and equipment access requirements.
• Lead architectural design reviews and close technical comments before issue of deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, fire and life safety provisions, accessibility, and project-specific requirements.
• Support area optimization, modularization, standardization, and repeatable design solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to architects, BIM teams, and external design partners.
• Support construction RFIs, shop drawing reviews, site queries, and design changes.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Architecture.
• Suggested experience: 15–20 years, including complex industrial, commercial, or mission-critical buildings.
• Advanced Revit and AutoCAD skills, with strong BIM coordination capability.
• Strong understanding of architectural detailing, specifications, constructability, and multidisciplinary interfaces.