Structural Engineer - Data Centers

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university

Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Structural Engineer (SE) preferred

10+ years of professional experience in structural engineering for building projects

Demonstrated expertise in structural design and analysis for mission-critical or hyperscale data center facilities

Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., ETABS, RISA, STAAD) and CAD/BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Tekla Structures, AutoCAD)

Strong knowledge of building codes, seismic design, vibration control, and interfaces with MEP systems

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities

Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination efforts on mission-critical facilities, where structural design directly supports stringent uptime, seismic resilience, vibration control, and large load capacity requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and communication with internal and external construction team members

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

10+ years of experience specifically with large-scale data centers (hyperscale, colocation, or AI compute facilities)

Experience managing fast-track projects, design-build delivery, and multidisciplinary teams

Familiarity with modular and prefabricated construction techniques

Track record of mentoring teams and acting as a subject matter expert

Ability to travel occasionally (30-50%) for site visits and project support

Ability to work extended hours when needed to meet aggressive timelines

Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening

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