Data Center Interiors Architect – Mission-Critical Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO (Paid Personal Time Off)

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Performance bonus

Stock options

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Interiors Architect/Interior Designer to lead the design and documentation of interior environments within hyperscale, colocation, and mission-critical data center projects in the United States. You will manage programming through construction administration, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior designers while upholding codes and standards.

The role emphasizes space planning, FF&E coordination, and BIM-driven project delivery with strong

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.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements, life safety standards, and architectural specifications.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.

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

Client-facing

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Interiors Architect/Interior Designer to lead the design and documentation of interior environments within hyperscale, colocation, and mission-critical data center projects in the United States. You will manage programming through construction administration, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior designers while upholding codes and standards.

The role emphasizes space planning, FF&E coordination, and BIM-driven project delivery with strong