Data Center Architect: Permitting, BIM & Site Design

Limiting Factor Group; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Health, vision, dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Limiting Factor Group seeks an Architect to design data center sites, balancing heavy equipment, cable routes, fire separation and security. You will drive architectural outcomes across disciplines, lead permitting, and ensure compliance with codes while maintaining project schedules.

The role emphasizes collaboration with structural, MEP, and fire protection teams, overseeing BIM and construction administration to deliver safe, efficient spaces across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or architectural engineering.
• 5+ years designing industrial, data center or technical buildings.
• Knowledge of the International Building Code and state building codes (CA/WA).
• Experience obtaining building permits and coordinating with plan reviewers and fire officials.

Responsibilities

• Develop building layouts for data halls, electrical/mechanical rooms, loading docks, offices and security areas.
• Coordinate architectural design with structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.
• Ensure designs meet building, fire and life safety, accessibility and energy codes.
• Lead permitting process from early code analysis to permit issuance.
• Prepare and submit permit drawings and documents, track status with authorities.
• Respond to plan review comments and manage resubmittals across disciplines.
• Coordinate inspections and close-out documentation for occupancy certificates.
• Specify building envelope and materials; manage outside architects and BIM.
• Review submittals, respond to RFIs and support construction administration.
• Communicate design decisions and permitting risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Architecture experience in data center

Project coordination across discipline

Code compliance knowledge

Permitting process experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or architectural engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Limiting Factor Group seeks an Architect to design data center sites, balancing heavy equipment, cable routes, fire separation and security. You will drive architectural outcomes across disciplines, lead permitting, and ensure compliance with codes while maintaining project schedules.

The role emphasizes collaboration with structural, MEP, and fire protection teams, overseeing BIM and construction administration to deliver safe, efficient spaces across multiple sites.