Architect, Data Center Design

Architect, Data Center Design Top skills: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent discipline. 3+ years of experience on industrial or data center projects within an AEC environment. Proficiency with Bluebeam, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Construction Cloud. Strong working knowledge of building codes, fire and life safety requirements, and data center construction standards. Location: Sunnyvale, CA - Kirkland, WA - New York, NY - or San Francisco, CA Duration: 8+ month long contract with potential for extension/conversion Rate range: Pay rate: Market rate but target $80-105/hr Position summary: As an Architect on the Data Center Design team, you will drive the development of next-generation data center facilities by merging deep expertise in building codes, fire and life safety, and 3D design with Fluidstack's obsession for speed and performance. You will own the architectural scope across our global build program - ensuring that every facility we bring online is safe, compliant, optimized for density, and ready to support the most demanding AI compute workloads on the planet. Responsibilities: Lead architectural design development for new data center builds and retrofits across Fluidstack's global portfolio, from conceptual design through construction documentation and site handover. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, security, and construction teams to integrate architectural scope into broader system designs. Rationalize requirements with internal operations and engineering teams to define and continuously improve Fluidstack's next-generation data center design standards. Conduct internal and external design reviews validating code compliance, space planning, and alignment with Fluidstack's canonical design standards. Review construction-level drawings and specifications from internal teams and external AEC vendors. Serve as the primary escalation point for site localization - applying engineering judgement to adapt standard designs to meet specific local codes and site constraints. Manage external Architecture and Engineering vendors across design phases, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and alignment with Fluidstack requirements. Use Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Construction Cloud to produce, coordinate, and review design documentation. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent discipline. 3+ years of experience on industrial or data center projects within an AEC environment. Proficiency with Bluebeam, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Construction Cloud. Strong working knowledge of building codes, fire and life safety requirements, and data center construction standards. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent design workstreams across internal and external teams. Clear, confident communicator - able to present technical design decisions to senior leadership. Nice to have: Master's degree in Architecture, Civil, Structural, or Chartered Engineering. 4+ years as a Licensed Architect with NCARB certification and demonstrated ownership of multi-phased data center projects. Experience managing external AEC vendors specifically for hyperscale or high-density data center design programmes. Working knowledge of Python and Dynamo for design automation within Revit workflows. Exposure to AI infrastructure facilities, GPU compute density requirements, or rapidly scaled data center build programmes. NCARB certification (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) or equivalent licensure Benefits summary: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching. Ursus Inc