Senior Architectural SME — Hyperscale AI Data Centers

Jacobs; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a Senior Architectural SME – Data Centers (Advanced Manufacturing) in the United States. You will serve as a senior architectural authority across programs, guiding design quality and coordinating architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines for hyperscale data centers.

The role emphasizes leadership, modularization, envelope design, and sustainability, with travel up to 25% and collaboration with clients and delivery teams to win and shape complex projects.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in architectural design.
• 15+ years in mission-critical/data center environments.
• Licensed Architect (RA) with strong knowledge of building codes and sustainability.
• Proven expertise in site planning, envelope design, modular construction, and BIM coordination.
• Proven record of technical innovation solving client’s challenges.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• As a senior architectural authority, guide design quality across programs and ensure code compliance.
• Lead site and building design for hyperscale data centers with modularized solutions.
• Support client engagements, articulate value, and contribute to business development.
• Mentor architects and contribute to thought leadership within the data center practice.
• Balance strategy with hands-on design reviews, QA, and construction administration across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM coordination

Job description

Jacobs seeks a Senior Architectural SME – Data Centers (Advanced Manufacturing) in the United States. You will serve as a senior architectural authority across programs, guiding design quality and coordinating architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines for hyperscale data centers.

The role emphasizes leadership, modularization, envelope design, and sustainability, with travel up to 25% and collaboration with clients and delivery teams to win and shape complex projects.