Senior Architectural Designer, Data Centers - Remote; U.S

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be h accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

We are seeking a Senior Architectural Designer with deep expertise in the design and delivery of colocation and hyperscale cloud data center facilities. The ideal candidate is a licensed architect with a proven track record of leading complex, mission critical projects from concept to commissioning. This role will play a key part in shaping the architecture of high-performance, secure, and scalable data center environments to meet the evolving demands of top tier cloud and colocation clients.

This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office.

Although the position is primarily remote, periodic travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business‑critical activities. Travel is expected to be occasional and scheduled in advance.

AECOM is a leader in the global data center consulting industry with robust teams in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with our teams around the world on high-profile, fast‑paced data center projects for global clients. This is a hands‑on, client-facing role with an opportunity for upward career mobility.

• Support architectural design for large scale hyperscale cloud data center and colocation projects, from early concept through construction administration and closeout.
• Collaborate with internal engineering disciplines, construction teams, and external stakeholders to develop fully coordinated and integrated design solutions.
• Develop and review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client design guidelines.
• Assist in coordination with consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities to support project delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as an architectural subject matter expert for hyperscale and colocation clients, ensuring operational efficiency, scalability, and reliability in facility design.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of industry best practices and data center design trends.
• Assist with business development, proposal writing, and conceptual architectural designs for new pursuits.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 6+ years of professional architectural experience, including 1+ years of specific focus on large scale data center design.
• Demonstrated experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects.
• Experienced in BIM ACC (Revit), AutoCAD, and related design tools.

• 6+ years of experience working with hyperscale client standards and colocation facility delivery models.
• LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainable design credentials.
• Experience working in fast paced, global project environments.
• Experience working with permitting authorities and AHJs.
• Strong working knowledge of building codes, mission critical infrastructure standards, and data center design requirements.

• Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Relocation is not available for this role.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education,…