Principal Architect - Architecture (Data Centers)

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance, calculations, analysis, and recommendations specific to data center projects, addressing unique requirements such as power density, cooling systems, and structural resilience.
• May manage various-sized groups of architects, designers, and/or specialists working on data center projects, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with project objectives.
• May lead modest-sized data center projects or assist Project Architectural or Engineering Managers on larger, more complex hyperscale or colocation data center programs.
• Work closely with design, engineering, and consulting teams across multiple locations to ensure effective communication and coordination for data center projects, particularly in addressing technical challenges such as redundancy, scalability, and energy efficiency.
• Implement advanced tools such as Revit, BIM 360, and digital collaboration platforms to deliver precise, efficient, and high-quality outcomes for data center projects, including clash detection and model-based coordination.
• Support the development and application of global standards, design guides, and best practices specific to data center projects, ensuring consistency in design quality and operational performance.
• Promote design innovation and sustainability in data center projects, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and AECOM quality procedures while integrating energy efficiency (PUE optimization), water conservation (WUE), and renewable energy solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements
• Professional degree in Architecture (required).
• 6+ years of progressive experience in architectural design, drafting, and construction documentation.
• Experience coordinating interdisciplinary teams and contributing to large-scale projects, and collaborating with other departments.
• Expert-level proficiency in design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, and BIM tools.
• Strong knowledge of local and international building codes (IBC, NFPA, ADA) and permitting processes; familiarity with American and global standards.
• Ability to perform technical quality reviews and ensure deliverables meet established standards.
• Advanced English Proficiency (C1 level required), additional languages are an asset.
• Preferred Requirements
• 10 years of progressive experience in architectural design, drafting, and construction documentation.
• Master's degree in Architecture or a related field is considered a plus.
• Proven involvement in building projects within infrastructure environments is preferred.
• Experience in Data Centers or industrial facilities is considered a plus.
• Additional information
• Interested architects must submit a resume and projects portfolio.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Colombia work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future.
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Benefits

Additional Information

AECOM Enterprise Capabilities is seeking a Principal Architect - Data Centers to support the development and delivery of technical documentation. This role will contribute to the creation of design concepts and detailed design packages, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the integration of sustainable, functional solutions aligned with project objectives, leveraging digital tools and high-quality technical standards, in Bogotá, Colombia.

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