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Architectural (Subject Matter Expert (SME)) (Data Center market)

Architectural (Subject Matter Expert (SME)) (Data Center market)

California Staffing ServiceSan Francisco, CA, United States
18 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Architectural Subject Matter Expert (Sme)

Jacobs is seeking a visionary and technically accomplished Architectural Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design and strategic evolution of our global data center portfolio. This role blends deep architectural expertise with business leadership, serving as both an internal mentor and external ambassador of Jacobs' design excellence. The ideal candidate will shape the future of mission-critical environments through innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Innovation

  • Provide internal technical leadership across architectural disciplines, guiding design excellence and delivery.
  • Set design strategy with hyperscaler colocation clients with up front planning.
  • 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 our most complex and high-value data center projects.
  • Participate in sales calls, client workshops, and proposal development to shape winning strategies.
  • 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 in parallel.
  • 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's 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.
  • Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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