Senior Digital Infrastructure Design Director

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Company Description 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 AECOM is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Senior Digital Infrastructure Design Director to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex digital infrastructure projects across the United States and globally. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams supporting some of the world's most critical communications and connectivity infrastructure, including: Submarine cable landing stations Terrestrial fiber and backhaul networks Hyperscale and edge data center infrastructure Network operations and mission-critical facilities Broadband and telecommunications infrastructure Utility and power infrastructure supporting digital infrastructure developments The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients while leading large, multidisciplinary teams through project planning, design, permitting, procurement, construction support, and program delivery. You will work directly with global telecommunications providers, hyperscale cloud companies, infrastructure developers, investors, and public-sector organizations that are shaping the future of digital connectivity. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Lead the delivery of complex digital infrastructure projects from due diligence and site selection through design, construction, and commissioning. Direct multidisciplinary engineering and design teams including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, environmental, permitting, and security professionals. Serve as the primary client-facing leader responsible for project success, stakeholder engagement, and strategic account growth. Manage project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk. Guide technical design decisions for mission-critical facilities and communications infrastructure. Support development of cable landing stations, fiber networks, carrier-neutral facilities, data centers, and related infrastructure projects. Lead design reviews, workshops, and executive-level stakeholder meetings. Identify and mitigate project delivery risks. Provide technical leadership during permitting, utility coordination, and environmental review processes. Support construction administration activities, commissioning efforts, and operational readiness reviews. Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and industry partners. Mentor and grow technical staff while supporting expansion of AECOM's Digital Infrastructure practice. Contribute to strategic pursuits, proposals, and business development initiatives. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Architecture, Information Technology, 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. Experience supporting hyperscale, telecommunications, technology, utility, or infrastructure clients. 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 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.