Data Center Interiors Architect — Mission-Critical Design Lead

Jacobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Interiors Architect/Interior Designer to lead the design and delivery of interior environments for hyperscale data centers, control rooms, and office spaces. You will manage programming through construction administration, develop space plans, renderings, and finish materials, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding schedules.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in interior design/architecture, strong Revit/BIM skills, and a solid grasp of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited institution.
• 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 technical detailing.
• Strong understanding of building codes, ADA requirements, life safety standards, and architectural specifications.

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

Interior design

Revit

BIM

Client-facing

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Revit

BIM-based delivery

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Interiors Architect/Interior Designer to lead the design and delivery of interior environments for hyperscale data centers, control rooms, and office spaces. You will manage programming through construction administration, develop space plans, renderings, and finish materials, while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to meet demanding schedules.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in interior design/architecture, strong Revit/BIM skills, and a solid grasp of