Architect Data Center Design

Job Purpose The Architect Data Center Design will be responsible for developing architectural designs and drawings for Data Center facilities, ensuring alignment with hyperscaler, enterprise, and colocation customer requirements. The role involves preparing conceptual layouts, detailed design drawings, and regulatory documentation while ensuring compliance with local development regulations and data center design standards. The candidate will work closely with MEP engineers, structural teams, and project stakeholders to deliver highly functional, scalable, and secure data center environments. Roles & Responsibilities Data Center Architectural Design Develop architectural designs for Data Center facilities, including:Data hallsMEP service areasElectrical and mechanical equipment roomsControl roomsOffice and support spacesPlan layouts based on hyperscaler, enterprise, and colocation customer requirements.Ensure designs support operational efficiency, security, and scalability of data center facilities. Architectural Planning & Layout Development Prepare conceptual(test fits), schematic, and detailed architectural designs.Develop:Floor plansSectionsElevationsArchitectural layoutsSupport space planning and functional zoning for data center infrastructure. Regulatory Compliance Ensure designs comply with local development regulations and building codes.Coordinate submissions and approvals with local authorities and regulatory agencies.Ensure compliance with Development Control & Promotion Regulations (DCPR) and local building requirements. Customer Requirement Integration Interpret and incorporate hyperscaler, enterprise, and other customer design standards.Coordinate with clients to understand:Rack density requirementsExpansion capabilitiesOperational workflowsAdapt architectural layouts to meet specific customer design guidelines. Drawing Development Prepare and develop architectural drawings using AutoCAD.Produce:General arrangement drawingsDetailed architectural plansConstruction documentationMaintain drawing accuracy, revisions, and documentation standards. Multidisciplinary Coordination Coordinate with:Mechanical (HVAC) engineersElectrical engineersPlumbing / PHE engineersStructural engineersParticipate in design coordination meetings with consultants, PMC, site execution.Support clash detection and BIM coordination where applicable. Documentation & Deliverables Prepare and maintain project documentation including: Architectural design reportsConstruction drawingsDesign specificationsAuthority submission drawingsTender documentation Educational Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Architecture (B.Arch) Software Skills AutoCAD (Mandatory)Revit / BIM tools (Preferred)Microsoft Office Suite Relevant Experience 78 years of professional experience in architectural design.Minimum 2 years of experience in Data Center design projects.Data Center architectural designSpace planning and layout optimizationUnderstanding of hyperscaler and enterprise design requirementsKnowledge of local building regulations and DCPR requirementsArchitectural drawing developmentExperience working on hyperscale or enterprise Data Center projectsExposure to BIM-based architectural designExperience coordinating with MEP and infrastructure design teams Key Competencies Strong architectural design and planning skillsUnderstanding of mission-critical infrastructure environmentsAbility to interpret client technical requirementsStrong coordination and communication skillsAttention to detail and documentation accuracy .