Data Center Interiors Architect - Lead Design

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase discount

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Spartanburg, SC, seeks an experienced Interiors Architect/Interior Designer to lead interior design for data center and mission-critical facilities.

You will plan, design, and document interior environments across office spaces, control rooms, and data center areas, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. The role requires a strong architectural/interiors background, Revit/BIM proficiency, and knowledge of codes, FF&E, and finishes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience, including interior architecture and/or interior design.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM-based project delivery.
• Experience developing construction documents and detailing.
• Strong understanding of building codes, ADA requirements, life safety standards, and architectural specifications.
• Strong knowledge of FF&E specification and finish material selection.
• Ability to coordinate effectively within 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, operations center, security, collaboration, training, and employee amenity spaces within data center environments.
• Create space plans, renderings, mood boards, and finish presentation materials.
• Prepare and coordinate architectural construction documents, specifications, and technical details.
• Select and specify finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (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 telecommunications disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, life safety standards, and client design guidelines.
• Support BIM coordination and multidisciplinary model reviews.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and field conditions during construction.
• Perform site visits and construction observations to verify design intent and quality standards.
• Mentor junior architects and designers while providing technical leadership throughout project execution.
• Assist with proposal development, design pursuits, and client relationship activities.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in Spartanburg, SC, seeks an experienced Interiors Architect/Interior Designer to lead interior design for data center and mission-critical facilities.

You will plan, design, and document interior environments across office spaces, control rooms, and data center areas, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. The role requires a strong architectural/interiors background, Revit/BIM proficiency, and knowledge of codes, FF&E, and finishes.