Data Center Interiors Architect for Mission-Critical Environments

Jacobs; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Interiors Architect/Interior Designer to lead the planning, design, and documentation of interior environments within hyperscale, colocation, and critical infrastructure data center projects. You will develop space plans, renderings, finish boards, and construction documents while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring code compliance.

Mentorship and client collaboration are expected in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in interior architecture/design.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM-based project delivery.
• Experience developing construction documents and technical detailing.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements, life safety, and specs.
• Experience with FF&E specification and finish material selection.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design efforts for mission-critical and data center projects from programming through construction administration.
• Develop space planning and interior design solutions for office, control room, ops center, security, and training spaces within data center environments.
• Create space plans, renderings, mood boards, and finish presentation materials.
• Prepare and coordinate architectural construction documents, specs, and technical details.
• Select and specify finishes, FF&E.
• Coordinate finish selections, interior materials, wayfinding concepts, and workplace standards.
• Participate in client meetings, programming sessions, design reviews, and stakeholder presentations.
• Collaborate with architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, and telecom disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes, accessibility, life safety, and client guidelines.
• Support BIM coordination and multidisciplinary model reviews.
• Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and field conditions during construction.
• Perform site visits and construction observations to verify design intent.
• Mentor junior architects and designers while providing technical leadership.
• Assist with proposal development, design pursuits, and client relationship activities.

Skills

Interior design

Space planning

Client communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Construction documents

Code compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Interiors Architect/Interior Designer to lead the planning, design, and documentation of interior environments within hyperscale, colocation, and critical infrastructure data center projects. You will develop space plans, renderings, finish boards, and construction documents while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring code compliance.

Mentorship and client collaboration are expected in this fast-paced role.