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We live in an era of the Internet of Things, cloud computing, virtual universes and AI-powered chatbots – all made possible through data centers. As applications for data and demand for bandwidth continue to grow, so does the demand for data center services.

For over 30 years, high-technology and mission critical design has been at the core of our practice. We specialize in providing integrated planning, architecture, engineering, construction management, and commissioning specifically for data centers.

We also understand the emergence of AI has led to increased production load requirements, causing data centers to work even harder to keep up, land to expand data center campuses be sold at a premium, and new power and cooling methods be implemented to decarbonize for a more sustainable future.

Our impactful custom solutions combine traditional designs with the flexibility to accommodate future demands, by using plug-and-play solutions, and implementing the latest technologies from our energy, environment and water end markets.

We understand the need for a global network of expertise and knowledge to design for scalability, adapt for market demand and innovate to remain several steps ahead. We create impactful solutions so you can succeed – not just today but into tomorrow.

# 1

Data Center Design Firm (Engineering News-Record)
5 GW

of data center space delivered
# 1

Data Center Engineering Firm (Building Design + Construction)
1 K+

experienced data center focused teammates globally
# 1

Consulting-Specifying Engineer

What we do

With the rapid shift to AI, data centers are even more critical to how we work and live. We create impactful solutions not just for today but into tomorrow.

Consulting Services

Before construction breaks ground on a new data center, we understand that years of campus planning, site selection, energy modeling, total cost of ownership and reliability analysis needs to be carefully calculated and evaluated. We assist across the full spectrum of consulting services ranging from tax incentive coordination through program development analysis needs to ensure your new facility is not only efficient, but sustainable and reliable, seamlessly integrated into the communities they’ll reside in.
Full-Service Design

Our global team of data center practitioners implement the latest digital innovation across the full engineering spectrum, life safety/fire protection, security, interior and landscape design and architecture planning because each campus and each geography requires a tailored design approach.
Construction Management

To bring projects to life, our construction management team specializes in full-time on-site program management, project controls, contractor/vendor management and coordination, procurement, scheduling, and most importantly, safety.

Commissioning

Our commissioning team specializes in plan development, turnover management, operator training, retro-commissioning and third-party testing to ensure your facility is running as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Cross Market Solutions

Data center campuses require more than the facility to operate. They rely on local power connections to keep up with increasing demand for AI learning, water to cool down the growing load requirements and much more. Our global cross market team applies lessons learned from all infrastructure projects to make facilities more resilient, energy efficient and secure.

Explore our projects

Our global team works across six continents to deliver projects for some of the world’s largest data center providers often under crucial time constraints. We're also addressing critical challenges for the industry like sustainability and carbon neutrality, driving innovation around renewable power and water technologies for many of our clients.

START Campus | Sines 4.0

We provided campus planning and due diligence for a new data center campus located on the coast of Portugal. Sines 4.0 for Start Campus will be one of the largest data center projects in Europe and will provide leasable space to multiple hyperscale data center providers in the region. The project is intended to be a sustainable global technology and energy powerhouse in a legacy industrial zone, using backup power generation to be provided from 100% sustainable / renewable resources. Rendering courtesy of ARx.
Confidential Cloud and Hyperscale Client, Global Data Center Program

Across the more than 14-year program, delivering, 20+ campuses across 15 countries, we’ve provided a full suite of consulting, design and construction support for this client’s cloud data centers. The efforts of our team have resulted in the continual development of prototype designs, allowing for rapid deployment in both the U.S. and abroad. These systems allow for the flexibility to deliver systems maximizing cost savings for the client while still providing scalability and high energy efficiency.
Confidential Client, AI Learning Data Center

Situated on a 40.64-acre land parcel, this AI Learning Data center is being delivered by our teammates around the globe. It is marked by its ongoing status and several key features including: directly liquid cooling technology; an innovative design modification to accommodate various size racks within existing design framework; retention of existing facilities to maximize efficient space use; and a modular and standardized design approach for fast procurement and construction.
Colocation Client Flexible Data Center Program

We provided engineering design services for the prototype design for modular scalable data center and site-specific design for two locations to a confidential client. Buildings include six colocation suites of approximately 25,000 square feet each plus administrative and support areas.
US Army Corps of Engineers, Utah Data Center

As design partner in a design-build joint venture, we provided architecture and engineering design services for the $1.2 billion Utah Data Center. With innovative technology and energy efficiency features, the facility is designed and constructed to achieve LEED Silver certification. In addition, our team maximized the use of Building Information Modeling to facilitate collaboration and coordination of all project elements throughout design and construction.
Confidential Colocation Provider, Data Center Campus

We provided campus planning for the four-building, 300+ megawatt Data Center Campus. As the prime design consultant for design and construction administration services on the first two data centers on the campus, as well as tenant fit-outs, we provided architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection services. The project intends to be LEED certified once complete.
OCP Data Center

We delivered a highly resilient and efficient data center for OCP Group, one of the largest global exporter of phosphates. In a location with a hot, arid climate, a scarcity of water and few existing data centers, our team provided OCP with a flexible facility that meets the needs of their organization, their customers and partners serving Morocco and the African continent.
Global Telecom Provider, North American Headquarters and Data Center

We provided architecture and engineering, project management, and commissioning services for this new construction 290,000-square foot free-standing multi-story structure comprised of a 20-megawatt data center and office space on 7.5-acre site. Our engineering and design services delivered the building shell and interior design while supporting client’s requirements for highly technical spaces. We also led and participated in city interface such as planning entitlement and permit related activities.
Financial Client Data Center Prototype Design and Site Adaptation

When this financial leader decided to consolidate its aging, regionally dispersed fleet of data centers, they came to Jacobs. Our team performed site selection and analysis for multiple planned data centers in several different regions of the U.S. Once specific locations for the data centers had been selected, our team completed site adaptation and validated compliance with local jurisdiction requirements, supporting the successful deployment of the plan of record design at multiple sites. Sustainable features include meeting LEED requirements, connections for future on-site PV power generation, and highly efficient mechanical cooling schemes.

Meet some of our team

Read more about the talent who make it happen every day.

Bob Haley, Vice President of Data Centers

With a passion for emerging technology, Vice President of Data Centers Bob Haley is eager to partner with clients around the world to explore the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Bob joined Jacobs in 2024 and is working closely with our teams to continue expanding our portfolio and developing our talent to keep pace with industry needs.
Andy Solberg, Global Solutions Director for Decarbonization

Andy Solberg is Jacobs’ Global Market Solutions Director for Decarbonization within Energy and Power where he focuses on solutions that enable resilient 24x7 carbon free energy to data centers, manufacturing facilities, water treatment facilities, transportation systems, buildings and more. He has over 27 years of experience in net zero building design, manufacturing facility design, energy master planning, system simulation, and implementation of renewable energy and energy storage.
Christina Neumann, Vice President, Director of Operations, Data Centers

An architectural engineer by profession, with a technical background in mechanical systems, Christina Neumann has over 20 years of experience in building engineering systems analysis and project management execution / delivery. She is a client advocate and team mentor with a proven record for motivating her project teams to always strive for excellence in design and delivery.
Sam Larsen, Vice President, Growth & Sales, Advanced Manufacturing

Sam Larsen brings a breadth of consulting, project management, and business development experience to our data center business. He is the relationship builder both internally and externally, connecting the dots of our broad Jacobs network to solve our clients’ most critical challenges.
Paul D’Onofrio, Global Director for Architectural Services, Data Centers

Paul D’Onofrio’s experience over the past 30 years includes a wide range of projects from data centers to prototype building design to site selection and master planning. He has supported our global clients across four continents in the planning and design of data center campuses to support cloud and AI services.
Kenneth Kutsmeda, Global Technology Leader, Electrical Engineering

Over the past 25+ years, Ken Kutsmeda has built a catalogue of over one million square feet of completed data centers for numerous commercial, federal, co-location and cloud providers. He has focused his career on adapting the latest technologies to electrical system design for mission critical facilities across the globe.

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Our insights

Driving Sustainability in Data Centers

As the world generates more data than ever, reducing the environmental footprint of power-hungry data centers is becoming increasingly important. This paper sheds light on the challenge and identifies key factors to consider in reducing their impact.

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Regulatory and Policy Alignment for Transmission and Distribution Networks

This article looks at factors delaying the development of electricity transmission and distribution networks that are essential for decarbonization of power. Jacobs Global Solutions Director for Transmission & Distribution Freddie van der Linde shares a view on accelerating the energy transition through supply chain development.

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Colocation for Hyperscale Data Centers

Cloud Condos is a Plan of Record concept that brings together the best of both Hyperscale and Colocation data center design. The plug and play approach offers both flexibility and scalability while maximizing speed to market for data center clients – design and construct to online availability up to 40% faster.

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