Senior Architectural SME: Hyperscale Data Centers (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO + holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Architectural SME for data centers to provide technical leadership across the U.S. data center portfolio. The role blends design excellence with client-facing leadership to shape strategy, delivery, and technical differentiation on mission-critical programs.

You will guide site planning, envelope systems, modular construction, and BIM coordination while ensuring code compliance and sustainability. Travel up to 25% and hybrid office/field work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture and RA license.
• 20+ years of architectural experience, 15+ years in mission critical or data centre environments.
• Experience leading architectural delivery of mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, accessibility, and sustainability frameworks.
• Ability to coordinate across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural delivery for mission-critical data center programs.
• Set design strategy and ensure quality across disciplines.
• Guide modularization, envelope systems, sustainability, and building systems.
• Represent Jacobs in client engagements and pursuits with technical insight.
• Mentor staff and support internal knowledge sharing.
• Balance strategy with hands-on reviews and construction administration across multiple projects.

Skills

Architectural leadership

Mission-critical data centers

Site planning

BIM coordination

Code compliance & sustainability

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM software

CAD software

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Architectural SME for data centers to provide technical leadership across the U.S. data center portfolio. The role blends design excellence with client-facing leadership to shape strategy, delivery, and technical differentiation on mission-critical programs.

You will guide site planning, envelope systems, modular construction, and BIM coordination while ensuring code compliance and sustainability. Travel up to 25% and hybrid office/field work are expected.