Senior Architect, Data Center Development

About the role

The Data Center Design Team at Fluidstack is responsible for leading the design, development, and execution of 50GW+ of data centers this decade. They also drive the next generation of liquid cooling and electrical distribution systems, develop and scale first-of-a-kind modular data centers, and influence behind-the-meter designs and planning for multi-GW campuses.

Role Scope

Own the architectural workstream across a multi-site development portfolio from concept through permitting and construction completion. Develop and maintain the architectural basis of design, prototype drawing packages, and master specs for the campus portfolio. Lead masterplan and campus layout: building positioning, setbacks, service access, security zoning, and phasing across multi-building sites. Manage external architects and engineers of record from schematic through IFC, enforcing standards and tracking quality across concurrent projects. Lead permitting strategy across jurisdictions and ensure compliance with IBC, IFC, NFPA 75/76/855, state codes, and ADA. Own building envelope design (cladding, roofing, curtainwall, louvers, penetration detailing) in compliance with FM Global requirements.

What We're Looking For

• You've owned the architectural workstream on data center or mission-critical facilities as an owner's representative or developer, not just as a consultant.
• You've managed external architects and engineers of record through full design lifecycles across concurrent projects.
• You know IBC, IFC, occupancy classification, egress, and fire-rated assembly design well enough to be the authority with AHJs.
• You've authored owner-side design standards, prototype specs, or basis of design documents.
• You hold envelope and life-safety design to FM Global and code standards through field conditions and contractor-driven changes.
• Bonus: Licensed Architect.
• Hyperscale data center or large-scale industrial development.
• FM Global envelope and roofing submittal process.
• Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, ACC.
• LEED AP.

Compensation Range

$200K - $250K