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Senior Architect

phoenix, AZ

Posted: 03/30/2026 Industry: Architecture Job Number: 37721

Job Description

We are hiring for a Senior Registered Architect with Data Center experience, preferably in Phoenix, AZ. Remote candidates may be considered if they would be bringing a substantial book of business.
Benefits: Includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications), and generous PTO & paid holidays.

Job Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Architect to lead our most technically sophisticated data center projects, driving the design of high-availability, power-dense environments for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients. This role is for a specialist who thrives at the intersection of scalable modular infrastructure and mission-critical resilience. You will be the architectural anchor of a multidisciplinary team of experts to integrate complex cooling and power systems into seamless, sustainable designs. From steering Revit/BIM strategy to navigating ASHRAE and NFPA compliance, you will own the design lifecycle from schematic through construction.

Responsibilities:
 
  • Lead the architectural design and technical documentation for large-scale data center projects, overseeing everything from site planning and core/shell to complex white space and support area configurations.
  • Develop comprehensive Basis of Design (BoD) documents, programming, and site-fit analyses that prioritize power density, tiered redundancy, and long-term modular expansion.
  • Function as a technical lead during milestone presentations and design charrettes, translating complex operational requirements into actionable architectural solutions.
  • Develop and maintain BIM models using Revit, coordinate across disciplines through federated models, and perform clash detection with Navisworks to minimize field issues and RFIs during construction.
  • Interpret and apply codes and standards including IBC, NFPA, TIA-942 data center standards, and local jurisdictional requirements to ensure regulatory compliance throughout design phases.
  • Lead cross-discipline coordination with electrical, mechanical, process/piping, fire protection, structural, civil, and IT/telecom to eliminate clashes and ensure system operability.
  • Prepare and review construction documents, specifications, and detail drawings, ensuring completeness and technical accuracy for client review, approval, and permitting.
  • Conduct site walks/assessments and verify existing conditions influencing architectural planning and system placement to optimize scalability and modular growth potential.
  • Lead quality control reviews and validation of design deliverables, providing technical leadership and mentoring junior staff architects to elevate team competency.
  • Coordinate submittal reviews, respond to RFIs with technically precise clarifications, and manage timely package turnovers to meet project schedules.
  • Document and track design changes rigorously through formal change control processes to maintain alignment with client expectations and contractual obligations.
  • Integrate sustainable design principles where applicable, supporting LEED documentation and energy-efficient material selections to minimize environmental impact.
 
Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program is required.
  • Licensed Architect with responsible charge authority; ability to obtain additional state registrations as project needs dictate.
  • Minimum of twelve years of professional architectural experience, with a majority specializing in mission-critical/data center data center facility design.
  • Deep understanding of scalable data center design principles including modular growth, tiered redundancy, and critical power and cooling infrastructure.
  • Thorough understanding of relevant codes and standards, including IBC, NFPA, and TIA-942 standards.
  • Strong technical communication skills, capable of effectively interfacing with clients, contractors, and internal discipline leads.
  • Experience mentoring junior architects and technical staff, driving professional development within integrated project teams.
Preferred:
  • Direct exposure to hyperscale or colocation data center facilities and understanding of their unique design and operational demands.
  • Experience delivering LEED-certified projects, with familiarity in sustainable architectural materials and energy-saving design strategies.
  • Background supporting commissioning and startup phases of critical facility projects, including constructability reviews and coordination of system testing.
  • Awareness of project cost management and schedule constraints to balance design innovation with practical delivery imperatives.
Please submit resume to: wendyc@selectek.net

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