About this role
Role Overview
- Lead architectural design efforts for large-scale and mission-critical data center facilities.
- Oversee and review consultant deliverables to ensure compliance with Switch standards and performance requirements.
- Support data center master planning and site planning activities.
- Drive development and evolution of architectural standards, design processes, and equipment qualification criteria.
- Identify and implement design improvements that enhance cost, speed-to-market, and quality.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams, construction, utilities, vendors, AHJs, and external consultants.
- Review and issue RFPs for architectural consultants and design partners.
- Participate in construction support activities including design clarification and field coordination.
- Lead technical presentations and contribute to written technical documentation.
- Identify and mitigate architectural risks throughout project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Required Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture.
- 8+ years of experience designing large-scale commercial or mission-critical facilities.
- Strong knowledge of architectural systems, building codes, and site planning.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience managing external design consultants across all project phases.
- Experience issuing and reviewing RFPs and consultant deliverables.
- Experience coordinating with AHJs, utilities, and cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
- Preferred NCARB certification or equivalent.
- Experience in data center or mission-critical infrastructure development.
- Familiarity with sustainability frameworks such as LEED, BREEAM, or CASBEE.
- Experience delivering technical presentations and authoring technical documentation.
Benefits
- Generous Benefits Package
- Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!