Architectural (Subject Matter Expert (SME)) (Data Center market)
$191.3k/y-$251.025k/y
Jacobs2 days ago
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Summary
Jacobs is seeking an Architectural Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design and strategic evolution of their global data center portfolio. This position is available at any location in the United States.
About the Role
As an Architectural SME, you will provide technical leadership across architectural disciplines, set design strategies with hyperscaler colocation clients, champion innovation in modular design and sustainability, and ensure compliance with applicable codes. You will also serve as the external face of Jacobs' architectural expertise, mentor architects, and balance strategic initiatives with hands-on project execution.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
- 20+ years of experience in architectural design, with 15+ years in mission-critical/data center environments.
- Licensed Architect (RA) with strong knowledge of building codes, ADA, and sustainability frameworks.
- Proven expertise in site planning, envelope design, modular construction, and BIM coordination.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and multi-tasking skills.
Preferred:
- 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.
Benefits
- Access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- 401(k) plan and ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
- Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
- Seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.
- Potential for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
Jacobs
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With a team of approximately 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world.
New York, NY