Senior Data Center Architect — Hyperscale, Codes & Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

401k match

Full benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Data Centers seeks a Sr Architect to own architectural scope from concept through construction across US and European markets. You will lead building shell, life safety, and space planning for hyperscale campuses, ensuring code compliance, entitlement, and risk management.

This hands-on role requires deep data center experience, ability to navigate AHJ coordination, and collaboration with design, civil, MEP, and operations teams to deliver repeatable, buildable architectures.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of architectural experience in data centers or large-scale facilities.
• Licensed Architect (RA) strongly preferred; NCARB 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.
• Independent worker with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and review for shell, life safety, and space planning.
• Research jurisdiction-specific code and entitlement requirements for new markets.
• Resolve ambiguous architectural problems and AHJ coordination.
• Balance speed, risk, cost, and quality in design decisions.
• Collaborate with Design, Structural, Civil, MEP, Construction, and Operations.

Skills

Architectural design

Code compliance

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Licensed Architect (RA)

NCARB certification

Job description

Prime Data Centers seeks a Sr Architect to own architectural scope from concept through construction across US and European markets. You will lead building shell, life safety, and space planning for hyperscale campuses, ensuring code compliance, entitlement, and risk management.

This hands-on role requires deep data center experience, ability to navigate AHJ coordination, and collaboration with design, civil, MEP, and operations teams to deliver repeatable, buildable architectures.