Senior Architect - Data Centers

SSOE, Inc.

73d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

SSOE is seeking a Senior Architect - Data Centers who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data centers and high-performance AI factories. In this role, you will work closely with an exceptional and fully integrated staff of in-house engineering and architecture teams to ensure that these critical projects meet and exceed industry standards from scope development to commissioning and start-up. SSOE brings decades of experience in power-intensive, high-tech, and mission-critical environments throughout North America, making us an excellent choice for your next career move.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture is required.
• NCARB Certificate.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience.
• Registered Architect/AIA, ability to become registered in additional states.
• Experience with implementing LEED projects preferred.
• Experience with data center facilities design is required.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD is required.
• Experience with Navisworks is a plus, rendering capability and knowledge of other 3D platforms is a plus.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a lead project architect and as the professional in 'responsible charge' in a multi-discipline design team, overseeing a multi-location architectural production team, with strong client engagement skills.
• Responsible for the performance of the team to contracted scope, schedule and budget on medium- to large-sized data center facilities design projects. Manage technical resources to accomplish project objectives.
• Applies sound and diversified knowledge of architectural principles and practices in the data center market or related fields.
• Makes independent decisions on architectural problems, practices, and methods. Independently plans and executes tasks involving critical judgment in evaluating and selecting building materials, systems, and design methods.
• Devises new approaches to problems and develops substantial adaptations and modifications to standard architectural techniques and procedures.
• Exercises sound judgment to resolve problems but may receive architectural guidance on unusual or complex facility designs.
• Knows local, state, and federal building codes, OSHA compliance requirements, and has a working knowledge of site planning, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering systems, methods, and general details.
• Assists in the integration of all disciplines of the project(s).
• Uses knowledge of architectural drafting, detailing, building materials, and construction techniques to finalize project documents for bidding, permitting, and construction purposes.
• Responsible for the final content of architectural project specifications.
• Responsible for the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the work.
• Responsible for overall quality management of the architectural team.
• Participate in managing change for deviations in scope, schedule, or professional services for the discipline.
• Meets with contractors to discuss technical aspects of project design and construction.
• Conduct field verification and site walks to identify, validate, resolve, and integrate solutions into design packages.
• Resolve design issues on-site during construction, as necessary.
• Contribute to business development activities as needed.
• Participate in proposal preparation activities to establish the scope of services, effort hour estimate(s), exclusions/clarifications, deliverables, and staffing/work plans to align with the project schedule.
• Travel required.

Benefits

• Hybrid or fully remote work schedule option.
• Competitive Salary: $120k - $150k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Eligibility for annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
• Continuous learning culture.
• Career stability with a diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations.
• Structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic approach to compensation and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees