Jacobs
Architectural (Subject Matter Expert (SME)) (Data Center market)
Jacobs, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Architectural (Subject Matter Expert (SME)) (Data Center Market)
Join Jacobs as a visionary and technically accomplished Architectural Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design and strategic evolution of our global data center portfolio. This job is available at any location in the United States; ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S. office but we intend to hire the best candidates.
Base Pay Range $191,300.00/yr – $251,025.00/yr
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Innovation:
Provide internal technical leadership across architectural disciplines, guide design excellence and delivery; set design strategy with hyperscaler colocation clients; champion innovation in modular design, sustainability, and integrated building systems; develop and maintain Jacobs’ architectural standards, specifications, and design guidelines; ensure compliance with applicable codes, accessibility standards, and environmental regulations.
Strategic Impact & Business Development:
Serve as the external face of Jacobs’ architectural expertise in client engagements, industry forums, and strategic pursuits; partner with sales teams to win high‑value data center projects; participate in sales calls, client workshops, and proposal development; influence business strategy through design innovation, technical differentiation, and delivery excellence.
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing:
Mentor and coach architects and designers across the data center practice; publish technical articles and contribute to Jacobs’ thought leadership initiatives; present at industry conferences and represent Jacobs in professional associations.
Execution & Multi‑Tasking:
Balance strategic initiatives with hands‑on project execution, managing multiple priorities; lead site planning, building layout, and integration of architectural systems with MEP and structural disciplines; support construction administration, design reviews, and quality assurance across global projects.
Qualifications
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.
Proven record of technical innovation solving client challenges.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and multi‑tasking skills.
Preferred Experience
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.
Work Environment
Primarily office‑based with occasional travel to data center sites and client locations.
Travel up to 25% based on project and business needs.
On‑call availability for critical design support or client engagements.
Benefits & Job Details Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Your application experience is important to us. If you require reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.
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Base Pay Range $191,300.00/yr – $251,025.00/yr
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Innovation:
Provide internal technical leadership across architectural disciplines, guide design excellence and delivery; set design strategy with hyperscaler colocation clients; champion innovation in modular design, sustainability, and integrated building systems; develop and maintain Jacobs’ architectural standards, specifications, and design guidelines; ensure compliance with applicable codes, accessibility standards, and environmental regulations.
Strategic Impact & Business Development:
Serve as the external face of Jacobs’ architectural expertise in client engagements, industry forums, and strategic pursuits; partner with sales teams to win high‑value data center projects; participate in sales calls, client workshops, and proposal development; influence business strategy through design innovation, technical differentiation, and delivery excellence.
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing:
Mentor and coach architects and designers across the data center practice; publish technical articles and contribute to Jacobs’ thought leadership initiatives; present at industry conferences and represent Jacobs in professional associations.
Execution & Multi‑Tasking:
Balance strategic initiatives with hands‑on project execution, managing multiple priorities; lead site planning, building layout, and integration of architectural systems with MEP and structural disciplines; support construction administration, design reviews, and quality assurance across global projects.
Qualifications
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.
Proven record of technical innovation solving client challenges.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and multi‑tasking skills.
Preferred Experience
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.
Work Environment
Primarily office‑based with occasional travel to data center sites and client locations.
Travel up to 25% based on project and business needs.
On‑call availability for critical design support or client engagements.
Benefits & Job Details Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Your application experience is important to us. If you require reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.
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