Senior Architect, Hyperscale Data Center Design

Prime Data Centers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

401k with match

Full health, dental, vision, life, and

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Sr. Architect to own architectural scope across hyperscale and purpose-built data center projects. You will lead design from concept through construction across multiple U.S.

markets, requiring strong code compliance and life-safety coordination. This hands-on technical role is not a people-management position; you will collaborate with Design, Structural, Civil, MEP Engineering, Construction, and Operations to deliver buildable, permittable spaces while balancing

Qualifications

• 8+ years of architectural experience in data centers, industrial, or large-scale facilities.
• Licensed Architect (RA) strongly preferred; NCARB certification a plus.
• Strong knowledge of IBC, NFPA, ADA, and code compliance across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
• Experience with entitlement, permitting, and AHJ coordination in new markets.
• Ability to work independently with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience navigating code compliance across multiple jurisdictions; international experience a plus.
• Owns large, complex architectural scope with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and review for building shell, life safety, and space planning.
• Research and apply jurisdiction-specific code and entitlement requirements for new and existing markets.
• Resolve technically ambiguous architectural problems and coordinate AHJ with MEP/Fire Protection.
• Balance speed, risk, cost, and quality in architectural decisions; flag trade-offs.
• Define and evolve architectural design standards and prototype layouts for repeatable campus deployment.
• Collaborate with Design, Structural, Civil, MEP Engineering, Construction, and Operations on coordination.

Skills

Architectural experience

Independent work

Code compliance knowledge

Entitlement/AHJ coordination

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Architect (RA)

NCARB certification

Job description

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Sr. Architect to own architectural scope across hyperscale and purpose-built data center projects. You will lead design from concept through construction across multiple U.S.

markets, requiring strong code compliance and life-safety coordination. This hands-on technical role is not a people-management position; you will collaborate with Design, Structural, Civil, MEP Engineering, Construction, and Operations to deliver buildable, permittable spaces while balancing