Senior Data Center BIM Designer

Armada; California; Remote; USD 98,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision (subsidy)

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Unlimited PTO

14 paid company holidays

Job summary

Armada is hiring a Senior Data Center BIM Designer to own the fully integrated BIM model for MDC deployments across multiple product lines. You will coordinate civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and ICT data into a single, scalable model and develop drawing standards from CSA to CSA/MEP libraries.

You’ll lead the creation of containerized and modular form-factor drawings (ISO containers, e-houses, PEMB buildings) and set templates, title blocks, and naming conventions for the design team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on BIM/CAD design and drafting in commercial/industrial projects.
• Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; able to coordinate multi-discipline models.
• Ability to define BIM standards, libraries, templates, and naming conventions.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate a fully integrated BIM model across civil, structural, architectural, MEP and ICT.
• Develop and enforce drawing standards, templates, and libraries for CSA and MEP workflows.
• Manage containerized/modular data center drawing packages and supplier models.
• Lead cross-discipline clash detection and coordinate with product/engineering leadership.
• Define scalable BIM templates and governance for new product development.

Skills

BIM design

Coordination across disciplines

Autodesk Revit proficiency

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

About the Company

Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.

With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.

Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.

About the Role

Armada is hiring a Senior Data Center BIM Designer to support the Galleon, Leviathan, and Orion product lines — a brand-new capability for the company. As we scale Modular Data Center (MDC) deployments across a growing number of sites and geographies, we need someone who can own the BIM thread that ties every discipline together — civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, piping, controls, and ICT — into a single coordinated model and build the BIM and drawing standards infrastructure.

You will build and own Armada's fully integrated BIM model spanning CSA, MEP, controls, ICT, produce and govern drawing packages for containerized and modular form factors (ISO shipping containers, e-houses, and skid-mounted equipment with PEMB buildings), and set the drawing libraries, standard details, templates, title blocks, and naming conventions the rest of the design team will build on. This is a facility-level BIM role — you'll build and coordinate the full data center model and drawings rather than modeling individual equipment from scratch, incorporating 3D models supplied by equipment manufacturers and vendors into the facility model. You'll also be the senior technical authority and cross-discipline escalation point, working directly with product and engineering leadership to embed repeatable, scalable BIM practices into new product development (Galleon/Leviathan/Orion) from day one.

Location.

This role is remote-based on the continental US (approximately 10–20% travel to project sites, fabrication facilities, and vendor/GC locations).

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Integrated, all-discipline BIM ownership — Build and maintain one coordinated Revit/BIM model covering civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, piping, controls, and ICT for both the existing Modular Data Center (MDC) product line and new product development (Galleon/Leviathan/Orion), so the whole data center lives in one model instead of different disciplines working in isolation.
• BIM/drawing standards from the ground up — Build and own the drawing libraries, standard details, templates, Revit families, title blocks, and naming/layer conventions for CSA and MEP alike — the framework the rest of the design team will work within going forward.
• Senior technical authority on containerized and prefab drawing packages — Own how new form factors — ISO shipping containers, e-houses, skid-mounted equipment with PEMB buildings — get modeled and documented end to end across all MDC disciplines, setting the pattern the rest of the team follows.
• Cross-discipline coordination — Run clash detection/coordination across all MDC disciplines, review design output against standards and the master model, and act as the single escalation point when disciplines conflict.
• Repeatable, scalable design for new product development — Work directly with product/engineering leadership to define modular BIM templates and campus-level design patterns across the full discipline set as new products are developed — shaping how Galleon/Leviathan scales, not just documenting decisions made elsewhere.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on BIM/CAD design and drafting experience in commercial, industrial, or modular/offshore projects — with deep, hands-on experience in either CSA (civil, structural, architectural) or MEP (mechanical, electrical, piping) and strong working knowledge of the other, plus demonstrated ability to coordinate across both.
• Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, with demonstrated ability to build and manage multi-discipline models and run clash detection/coordination (Navisworks or equivalent).
• Ability to build BIM/drawing standards, libraries, templates, title blocks, and naming/layer conventions.
• Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy — you'll be defining the playbook, not inheriting one.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10–20% to project sites, fabrication facilities, and vendor/GC locations worldwide.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with containerized, modular/prefabricated, or skid-mounted data center drawing packages — ISO shipping containers, e-houses, or skid-mounted equipment with PEMB or existing/new buildings.
• Experience integrating controls/BMS and ICT (structured cabling, low voltage, fire alarm, security) scope into a single coordinated BIM model.
• Experience standing up design standards, templates, or governance processes for a growing team, rather than only executing against existing ones.
• Background collaborating directly with product/hardware engineering teams on new product development, not just project-based site work.
• Autodesk Certified Professional (BIM Management for Building Design or discipline-specific Revit).
• Experience administering a CDE (Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360), familiarity with ISO 19650/openBIM standards, and reality capture (ReCap) for as-built verification.
• 4D/5D BIM capability — experience linking models to project schedules (4D, e.g., Navisworks TimeLiner or Synchro) and cost/quantity takeoffs (5D, e.g., Assemble Systems), to support sequencing and cost forecasting for repeatable MDC deployments.

Compensation & Benefits

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

We use a geographic pay structure based on cost-of-labor markets.

• Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): $118,800 - $148,500
• Tier 2 (most U.S. metro areas): $103,280 - $129,100
• Tier 3 (other cities): $98,160 - $122,700

Final compensation will be determined by experience, scope, and level, and may vary from the posted range.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 14 paid company holidays per year

You're a Great Fit if You're

• A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
• A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
• A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
• Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

Compensation

$103,280—$129,100 USD