Senior Structural Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
About the Company
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in large scale concrete and steel structures, a proven track record delivering fast-paced technology/industrial projects, and a passion for advancing low-carbon and resilient design strategies. This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office. Although the position is primarily remote, periodic travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business-critical activities. Travel is expected to be occasional and scheduled in advance.
AECOM is a leader in the global data center consulting industry with robust teams in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with our teams around the world on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects for global clients. This is a hands-on, client-facing role with an opportunity for upward career mobility.
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.
- Coordinate 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.
Requirements
- 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 with 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.
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this role. Sponsorship is not available for this role. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Pay
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, and experience, and work location. The range for this position is $175,000 to $210,000 yearly.
Benefits
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off, leaves of absence, and voluntary benefits.
- Perks, flexible work options, and well-being resources.
- Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.