Senior Architectural SME - Hyperscale Data Centers (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Architectural SME to lead the design of AI-enabled, hyperscale data centers across the U.S. This role combines architectural leadership with client-facing strategy, guiding MEP integration, envelope systems, and modular approaches for mission-critical facilities.

Ideal candidates have extensive data center delivery experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and a track record of coordinating multidisciplinary teams to meet stringent performance standards.

Qualifications

• Direct AI, Hyperscale, or Colocation data center design experience is strongly preferred.
• Candidates should possess experience leading the architectural delivery of mission‑critical facilities and coordinating highly complex MEP, telecommunications, security, and operational infrastructure requirements.
• This position is intended for senior architects with direct experience delivering AI, Hyperscale data centers, semiconductor facilities, or comparable mission‑critical industrial projects.
• Architectural experience limited to commercial buildings, mixed‑use developments, residential, hospitality, healthcare, education, government, retail, or other conventional building types will generally not be considered equivalent to the mission‑critical facility experience required for this role.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated data center project experience supporting hyperscale cloud, colocation, or advanced technology clients.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as a senior architectural authority across multiple programs, guiding design quality and consistency while advancing Jacobs’ architectural standards for mission critical facilities.
• This includes shaping upfront planning strategies with hyperscale clients, leading site and building design, and driving innovation in modularization, envelope systems, sustainability, and integrated building systems.
• You will ensure code compliance, constructability, and coordination across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
• As a visible technical leader, you will represent Jacobs’ design expertise in client engagements, industry forums, and strategic pursuits.
• You will mentor architects across the data center practice, contribute to internal and external thought leadership, and support Jacobs’ presence within professional and industry organizations.
• Balancing strategy with hands-on involvement, you will support design reviews, quality assurance, and construction administration across multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

20+ years of architectural experience

15+ years in mission critical or data‑

Site planning

Building envelope systems

Modular construction

BIM coordination

Codes and sustainability frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect (RA)

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Architectural SME to lead the design of AI-enabled, hyperscale data centers across the U.S. This role combines architectural leadership with client-facing strategy, guiding MEP integration, envelope systems, and modular approaches for mission-critical facilities.

Ideal candidates have extensive data center delivery experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and a track record of coordinating multidisciplinary teams to meet stringent performance standards.