Principal Architect in Bombay, भारत

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

• Regional expert on providing technical leadership and guidance in a specialty, providing strategic planning to increase our profitability within area of expertise.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications.
• Uses creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented technical problems. Interprets, organizes, executes and coordinates assignments.
• Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods, and represents the organization in conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.
• Develops standards and guidelines for use throughout the company. The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually results from progressive experience.
• Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.

• Developing and implementing an architectural discipline equipped with up-to-date architectural and management tools, technical and managerial capability and operating procedures to successfully and efficiently execute major and minor projects and consulting services. 
• Working with project personnel to build and maintain satisfactory client relations. 
• Working with Business Development in developing proposals and presenting company capabilities to enhance success in meeting new business objectives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in data center architecture, infrastructure design, or related technical roles
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring technical teams of varying sizes
• Deep expertise in data center design, deployment, and operations
• Strong knowledge of networking, storage, and compute systems architecture
• Demonstrated project management experience with large-scale infrastructure initiatives
• Solid understanding of cloud technologies, virtualization platforms, and hybrid environments
• Proficiency in analyzing complex technical requirements and developing scalable solutions
• Excellent organizational and strategic planning skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience with industry standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, ANSI/TIA, Uptime Institute)
• Preferred: Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking/infrastructure credentials

Additional Information

• Preferred: Knowledge of data center sustainability, energy efficiency, and green technologies
• Preferred: Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure architectures
• Preferred: Familiarity with data center security frameworks and compliance requirements

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 aecom.com. 

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, you’ll 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 you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where 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.