Senior Structural Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with experience in hyperscale and colocation data center facility design to join our growing Data Center practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform structural design and analysis for multiple data center buildings, including hyperscale and colocation type facilities.
• Develop design documentation for tilt-up concrete panels, precast structures, steel framing systems, and deep and shallow foundations.
• Coverage design deliverables with architectural, civil, MEP, and construction teams to ensure alignment with project objectives and client standards.
• Oversee preparation of construction documents, specifications, and calculations, ensuring quality, code compliance, and technical excellence.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and review authorities to address technical queries and design clarifications.
• Support business development, proposal writing, and conceptual structural design for new pursuits.
• Travel, as needed, for project-related activities such as client meetings and site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience in building structures design and analysis or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Licensed U.S. Professional Engineer (PE or SE).
• Experience specifically in data center, mission critical, or large scale logistics/industrial facilities.
• Experience with BIM ACC (Revit), ETABS, RISA, RAM, SAP2000, Safe, etc.
• Experience with precast concrete systems, steel design, seismic design, and foundation systems.
• Demonstrated experience with low embodied carbon materials and sustainable structural design approaches.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with data center facilities and familiarity of data center specific design standards and structural resiliency requirements.
• LEED, Envision, or active leader in SE 2050 implementation.
• Expertise in low embodied carbon materials, sustainable structural systems, and emerging industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams.
• Ability to interpret and apply national and local building codes.

About AECOM

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.