Senior Design Director Digital Infrastructure & Mission Critical Facilities

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Design Director to lead the planning design and delivery of complex digital infrastructure mission-critical utility and large-scale infrastructure programs.

This role will provide executive leadership for multidisciplinary teams delivering hyperscale data centers mission-critical facilities telecommunications infrastructure utility systems network operations facilities cable landing stations and associated infrastructure developments.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience leading integrated design teams across architecture civil structural mechanical electrical plumbing (MEP) telecommunications commissioning environmental permitting and construction disciplines.

This individual will serve as both a trusted client advisor and senior design leader responsible for guiding projects from site selection and due diligence through design construction commissioning and operational readiness.

What Youll Do

Design Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams across all project phases.
• Direct coordination among architecture civil structural mechanical electrical plumbing fire protection telecommunications environmental and commissioning disciplines.
• Ensure design integration quality constructability resilience and operational excellence.
• Lead technical design reviews and executive stakeholder workshops.

Program Delivery

• Manage large and complex programs from planning through commissioning.
• Oversee project scope budget schedule quality and risk.
• Identify project delivery challenges and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support procurement contractor coordination and construction administration activities.

Client Leadership

• Serve as executive-level client lead.
• Build and maintain relationships with hyperscale technology providers utilities infrastructure developers public agencies and institutional clients.
• Lead strategic account growth and business development activities.
• Support major pursuits and proposal efforts.

Technical Oversight

Provide leadership for the planning and delivery of:

• AI infrastructure campuses
• Mission-critical facilities
• Cable landing stations
• Network operations centers
• Utility and power infrastructure
• Fiber and telecommunications networks
• Industrial and technology campuses
• Broadband and connectivity infrastructure

Team Development

• Mentor project managers design managers and technical leaders.
• Build and grow a high-performing multidisciplinary delivery team.
• Support recruitment and succession planning activities.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Architecture or related discipline 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. 
• 8 years of experience managing complex infrastructure telecommunications mission-critical utility or data center projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success managing project budgets schedules and client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional credential.
• Experience delivering data centers telecommunications facilities broadband networks fiber infrastructure utility infrastructure mission-critical facilities or related large-scale infrastructure programs.
• Knowledge of submarine cable systems cable landing stations dark fiber networks carrier-neutral facilities or long-haul communications infrastructure.
• Experience supporting international projects and geographically distributed teams.
• Familiarity with permitting environmental compliance utility coordination and regulatory processes.
• Experience using BIM/Revit Civil 3D Bluebeam GIS or related design and collaboration platforms.
• Strong business development proposal management and client engagement experience.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and lead high-performing teams.

Additional Information :

This position is fully remote within the United States. 

• Domestic and international travel may be required to support client meetings site assessments design workshops key project milestones and construction activities. 
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Professional references may be requested as part of the hiring process. 
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY NOVEMBER 12 2026. 

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time