Remote Lead Architect - Hyperscale Data Center Design

AECOM; Oregon; Hybrid; 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 data center facilities. The ideal candidate is a licensed architect with a proven track record of leading complex, mission critical projects from concept to commissioning.

This role offers a primarily remote schedule with occasional travel to client meetings and milestones across the US. You will shape high-performance, secure, and scalable data center environments, mentor junior staff, and

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.
• Active U.S. Architectural license.
• LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainable design credentials.

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.

Skills

Hyperscale data center experience

Colocation project experience

BIM ACC (Revit)

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit (BIM ACC)

AutoCAD

Job description

AECOM seeks a Lead Architect with deep expertise in the design and delivery of colocation and hyperscale data center facilities. The ideal candidate is a licensed architect with a proven track record of leading complex, mission critical projects from concept to commissioning.

This role offers a primarily remote schedule with occasional travel to client meetings and milestones across the US. You will shape high-performance, secure, and scalable data center environments, mentor junior staff, and