Senior Architect, Data Center Design & Structural Systems

Vantage Data Centers; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Senior Architect to lead architectural design across global data center projects, shaping standards, reference designs, and cross-functional coordination for scalable, sustainable solutions.

The role requires 10+ years in mission-critical architecture, proficiency in Revit, and travel up to 10-15%. Hybrid work policy allows on-site and remote collaboration with regional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• 10+ years of architectural design experience, preferably in mission-critical, industrial, or high-performance building types.
• Proficient in Revit; experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Adobe InDesign.
• Strong knowledge of codes, permitting process, cross-discipline coordination, including Structural, Civil, MEP, Fire and Life Safety, Physical Security and Sustainability.
• Strong design, technical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a passion for innovation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global team environment.
• National and international travel is required and is expected to be 10-15% and may increase over time.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cross-discipline coordination efforts and evaluate design concepts and option studies to support the development of adaptable and cost-effective prototype solutions.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams (Design Engineering, New Site Development, Sustainability, Construction, Operations) to deliver integrated and optimized design solutions.
• Coordinate with architectural counterparts in North America (NA), Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC) to ensure product coordination and viability across the global portfolio.
• Support the integration of sustainable strategies and building systems into designs to align with corporate ESG and decarbonization goals.
• Prepare clear design presentations and contribute to internal and external design reviews.
• Assist with documentation handoff and coordination with regional teams and external consultants for site adaptation of global prototypes.
• Lead the Architecture, Structural Engineering and Physical Security domains within the Data Center Engineering System, ensuring they support a consistent and scalable global product platform.
• Set and evolve standards, reference designs and approved variants that improve quality, repeatability and speed across regions.
• Provide technical leadership on key design decisions relating to spatial planning, structural integration, campus planning, secure circulation and access strategy.
• Drive product-level solutions that support constructability, resilience, prefabrication and other industrialized delivery methods.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, New Site Development, Sustainability, Construction, Operations and regional teams to deliver integrated, practical solutions.
• Coordinate with global and regional counterparts to ensure standards remain viable in-region and regional learning informs platform improvements.
• Embed physical security requirements into design solutions early, in coordination with relevant technical and operational stakeholders.
• Strengthen closed-loop learning by translating delivery, commissioning and operational feedback into updates to standards and reference designs.
• Lead, develop and mentor team members, building capability, consistency and technical credibility across the function.

Skills

Architectural design

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's Degree in Architecture

Professional Architect license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Senior Architect to lead architectural design across global data center projects, shaping standards, reference designs, and cross-functional coordination for scalable, sustainable solutions.

The role requires 10+ years in mission-critical architecture, proficiency in Revit, and travel up to 10-15%. Hybrid work policy allows on-site and remote collaboration with regional teams.