Architectural SME - AI Data Centers

About the role

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior architectural authority across multiple programs, guiding design quality and consistency while advancing Jacobs’ architectural standards for mission critical facilities.
• Shape upfront planning strategies with hyperscale clients, leading site and building design, and driving innovation in modularization, envelope systems, sustainability, and integrated building systems.
• Ensure code compliance, constructability, and coordination across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
• Represent Jacobs’ design expertise in client engagements, industry forums, and strategic pursuits.
• Partner closely with business development and delivery teams to help win and shape complex, high value data center programs through technical insight, design leadership, and clear articulation of value.
• Mentor architects across the data center practice, contribute to internal and external thought leadership, and support Jacobs’ presence within professional and industry organizations.
• Support design reviews, quality assurance, and construction administration across multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Licensed Architect (RA)
• 20+ years of architectural experience, including 15+ years in mission-critical/data center environments
• Strong knowledge of building codes, ADA, and sustainability frameworks
• Expertise in site planning, envelope design, modular construction, and BIM coordination
• Proven expertise in applying technical innovation to solve complex client challenges

Preferred Experience

• Experience with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center clients
• Involvement in LEED, WELL, or other sustainability certifications
• Familiarity with high-security and high-resiliency design principles
• Vendor coordination and construction-phase support experience

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel to data center sites and client locations
• Travel up to 25% based on project and business needs
• On-call availability for critical design support or client engagements