Lead Architect for Hyperscale Data Centers (Remote)

AECOM; Kentucky; On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Lead Architect with deep expertise in the design and delivery of colocation and hyperscale cloud data center facilities. The licensed architect will lead complex, mission critical projects from concept to commissioning and collaborate across disciplines to deliver secure, scalable environments.

The role offers remote work flexibility with occasional travel to client sites; candidates should have strong leadership, BIM, and regulatory knowledge to guide projects from inception

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
• Demonstrated experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects.
• Experience with building codes, mission critical infrastructure standards, and data center design requirements.
• Experience in BIM ACC (Revit), AutoCAD, and related design tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for large scale hyperscale cloud data center and colocation projects, from early concept through construction administration and closeout.
• Collaborate with internal engineering disciplines, construction teams, and external stakeholders to develop fully coordinated and integrated design solutions.
• Develop and review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client design guidelines.
• Manage coordination with consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities to support project delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the architectural subject matter expert for hyperscale and colocation clients, ensuring operational efficiency, scalability, and reliability in facility design.
• Mentor and guide junior architects and designers, fostering technical excellence and design innovation.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of industry best practices and data center design trends.
• Support business development, proposal writing, and conceptual architectural designs for new pursuits.

Skills

BIM ACC (Revit)

AutoCAD

Data center design

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

AECOM seeks a Lead Architect with deep expertise in the design and delivery of colocation and hyperscale cloud data center facilities. The licensed architect will lead complex, mission critical projects from concept to commissioning and collaborate across disciplines to deliver secure, scalable environments.

The role offers remote work flexibility with occasional travel to client sites; candidates should have strong leadership, BIM, and regulatory knowledge to guide projects from inception