Architect for Data Centers

Architect —Independent Contractor (Ukraine)Location: Ukraine, RemoteIndustry: Mission-Critical Facilities, Data CentersEngagement Type: Independent Contractor Agreement for Provision of Services (long-term) Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is seeking an experienced Architect for a long-term independent contractor basis.

This is an ongoing contractual engagement with a US-based company and is not limited to a single project. The role involves continuous collaboration across multiple mission-critical projects, based on business needs. You will provide services as an independent, self-employed professionalunder a formal independent contractor agreement.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume in English detailing their relevant experience.

Role Summary

We are seeking a talented Architect as an independent contract worker to support the design and coordination of advanced data center projects across the U.S. In this role, you will be responsible for developing architectural concepts, modeling and coordinating building layouts, preparing technical documentation, and ensuring design quality using advanced BIM tools. You will collaborate closely with structural, mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, contributing throughout the full project lifecycle from schematic design through execution. Creativity, precision, and strong communication skills are key to success.

What We Offer

• Experience in a high-tech industry completing work for an international company.

• Unique, cutting-edge data center projects

• Dynamic work partnering with a team of professionals focused on engineering

• Competitive hourly rate

• Ability to collaborate remotely

• Supportive dynamic environment

• English classes made available.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, controlling, and implementing architectural systems and products for mission-critical facilities

• Developing and maintaining project scope of work documentation and revisions throughout design evolution

• Ensuring all architectural designs comply with project requirements, cost, schedule, and safety standards

• Preparing architectural drawings, schematics, and detailed design documentation

• Producing and managing models and drawings by utilizing BIM software such as Autodesk Revit is a must

• Using BIM tools to virtually design architectural systems and coordinate with other disciplines

• Reviewing and integrating construction, mechanical, electrical, and structural inputs to maintain multidisciplinary alignment

• Supporting design documentation for permitting, tendering, and construction phases

• Ensuring compliance with building codes, regulations, and quality standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture

• Proven expertise as an Architect in industrial, commercial, or mission-critical projects

• Written and spoken English (B1 or higher)

• Deep knowledge of construction methods, building products, and relevant codes and standards

• Hands-on experience with design tools such as Revit Autodesk — is a must

• Experience with SketchUp, 3ds Max, Photoshop

• Familiarity with Lumion, Tekla, Robot, Inventor, Twin Motion, Unreal Engine, Navisworks, SolidWorks — an asset but not required

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong reasoning ability, creativity, and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Why Us?

• Perform on high-profile, hyperscale, and AI data center projects in a rapidly expanding industry

• Collaborate with leading professionals and global clients such as Microsoft, Oracle, Uber, and Amazon

• Competitive terms of the contract

• Dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to advanced technologies such as BIM, VDC, digital twins, and augmented reality

Collaborate withEhvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals! Ehvert Mission Critical specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. We are a business unit withinSalas O’Brien — a 4,000-person engineering and professional services firm, widely recognized for its extensive expertise and impressive project portfolio. With more than 10,000 projects annually and 100 offices across North America, Salas O’Brien is ranked #39 on Engineering News-Record's 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list. Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is an industry leader in data center facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers, designing massive data centers for global tech giants like Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high-demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site. We are recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality. We offer high competitive service fees to our independent contractors.

This engagement is strictly as an independent contractor. You will not be eligible for any employee benefits, and we will not withhold taxes, provide insurance (s), or make contributions to social security/pensions on your behalf. You are responsible for complying with all tax and labor obligations in your country of residence. A formal independent contractor agreement will be required before work begins, governed by Texas, United States law.

For more information, visit www.ehvert.com and www.salasobrien.com.