Data Center Structural Engineer

About the role

This is a full-time exempt (40+ hours/week), hybrid role located in Austin, TX; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; or Seattle, WA, with approximately 20–30% travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Support structural due diligence activities for greenfield developments and facility conversion projects
• Review geotechnical reports and evaluate foundation conditions, settlement risks, soil bearing capacities, and seismic considerations
• Assess existing structures and identify constraints impacting development feasibility
• Evaluate site suitability for large-scale structural systems, heavy equipment loads, and mission-critical infrastructure
• Assist in identifying structural risks and cost drivers during site selection and project planning
• Apply and maintain structural design standards, basis of design documents, master specifications, and standard details
• Perform structural engineering analyses and design support for mission-critical facilities
• Utilize applicable design codes and standards including:
• ACI
• AISC
• ASCE 7
• International Building Code (IBC)
• Support foundation design strategies and structural system selection
• Cookordinate structural scope with civil, architectural, and MEP engineering teams
• Contribute to the design and evaluation of:
• Structural steel framing systems
• Reinforced concrete foundations
• Tilt-up concrete structures
• Pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB)
• Support phased construction and delivery planning for large-scale campus developments
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and field change requests
• Conduct site visits to verify construction quality, structural compliance, and conformance with design intent
• Document observations and assist with issue resolution during construction
• Support change management activities and evaluate structural impacts associated with design revisions and change orders
• Cookordinate with contractors, consultants, and project teams throughout construction execution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering focus
• 4+ years of structural engineering experience supporting mission-critical, industrial, commercial, or data center projects
• Experience designing and evaluating steel and concrete structural systems
• Working knowledge of:
• International Building Code (IBC)
• ASCE 7
• ACI 318
• AISC standards
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong understanding of structural analysis, constructability, and field implementation
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or active pursuit of licensure with anticipated completion within six months
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel approximately 20–30% to project sites throughout the United States

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
• Experience supporting hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large industrial developments
• Familiarity with FM Global structural requirements and equipment anchorage standards
• Experience with:
• Pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB)
• Tilt-up concrete construction
• Equipment support structures
• Mission-critical facility design
• Proficiency with:
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• ETABS
• RISA
• RAM Structural Systems

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
• Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources
• Retirement & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution
• Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events

Pay

The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $96.15 – $120.19 per hour