Principal Data Center Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA)

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% domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) strategy for data center design and deployment across the portfolio
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve CSA design standards, including:
• Basis of Design (BoD)
• Master specifications
• Standard drawings and details
• Define scalable design approaches for hyperscale and AI-optimized data center infrastructure
• Establish lifecycle performance and sustainability standards, including embodied carbon reduction strategies
• Lead site due diligence efforts including:
• Geotechnical investigations and soil analysis
• Site feasibility studies
• Structural and civil risk assessments
• Support permitting strategy and coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Evaluate site constraints and develop foundational structural and architectural approaches aligned with project goals
• Develop architectural and structural layouts optimized for:
• Hot aisle / cold aisle configurations
• Liquid cooling distribution systems and manifolds
• High-density rack arrangements
• Service corridors and operational access
• Analyze structural systems for high-load infrastructure including:
• Direct liquid cooling (DLC) racks
• Air-cooled high-density racks
• Immersion cooling systems
• Seismic and wind load conditions
• Define structural systems including steel, concrete, and hybrid framing solutions
• Specify architectural requirements including:
• Fire ratings and compartmentalization
• Floor finishes and loading requirements
• Acoustic performance
• Envelope insulation and thermal performance
• Ensure CSA design aligns with FM Global and applicable building codes
• Coordinate with construction teams to develop prefabricated modular MEP and structural skids
• Support construction planning to minimize on-site labor and reduce schedule risk
• Review design deliverables, shop drawings, RFIs, and field changes for CSA scope
• Conduct site visits to evaluate construction progress, quality, and adherence to design intent
• Support commissioning and operational readiness from a CSA perspective
• Ensure design continuity from concept through construction and turnover
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and infrastructure teams to ensure integrated system design
• Interface with external architects, engineers of record, consultants, and contractors
• Align CSA design decisions with operational, cooling, and power infrastructure requirements
• Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent global projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering (or related discipline)
• 10+ years of experience in CSA design for hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, or clean manufacturing environments
• Deep experience with structural and architectural systems in large-scale industrial infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of:
• Seismic design principles
• Wind load analysis
• Foundation systems and geotechnical integration
• Experience with high-density compute environments and advanced cooling architectures
• Proficiency with:
• Revit
• Navisworks
• STAAD
• RAM Structural System
• Strong understanding of CSA integration with mechanical and electrical systems in data centers
• Experience developing engineering standards, templates, and reference designs
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-ownership environments with multiple concurrent projects
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE-Structural) or Registered Architect (RA)
• Experience in hyperscale data center development or clean manufacturing facilities (semiconductor, pharma, etc.)
• Familiarity with:
• LEED or BREEAM sustainability frameworks
• Lifecycle carbon analysis and embodied carbon reduction strategies
• Experience designing for modular construction and prefabricated infrastructure deployment
• Strong background in FM Global requirements and mission-critical construction standards
• Experience coordinating CSA scope across global, multi-site portfolios

Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with data center design software
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices

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.