Interior Architect for Data Center & Mission-Critical Spaces

Jacobs; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Interiors Architect/Interior Designer to lead design for data center interiors, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The role covers planning, design, and documentation across hyperscale and mission-critical facilities, including control rooms and office spaces.

You will guide space planning, renderings, FF&E, and construction documents, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to client presentations and proposals.

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 and/or interior 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 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, and employee spaces within data centers.
• 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, design reviews, and stakeholder presentations.
• Collaborate with architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, and telecom disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with 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 with technical leadership.
• Assist with proposal development, design pursuits, and client relationships.

Skills

Revit

BIM-based delivery

Code compliance

ADA & life safety

FF&E specification

Multidisciplinary coordination

Client-facing skills

Project management

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 design for data center interiors, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The role covers planning, design, and documentation across hyperscale and mission-critical facilities, including control rooms and office spaces.

You will guide space planning, renderings, FF&E, and construction documents, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to client presentations and proposals.