Senior Structural Engineer, Data Centers
AECOM
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $175,000 - $210,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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 or Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
- Licensed U.S. Professional Engineer (PE or SE)
- 10+ years of professional experience in building structures design and analysis
- 3+ years of 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 Requirements: 5+ years of experience with data center facilities
- familiarity of data center specific design standards and structural resiliency requirements.
- LEED, Envision, or active leader in SE 2050 implementation.
- 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.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
- paid time off
- leaves of absences
- voluntary benefits
- perks
- flexible work options
- well-being resources
- employee assistance program
- business travel insurance
- service recognition awards
- retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
structural designstructural analysisbuilding structures designdata center designseismic designfoundation systemsprecast concrete systemssteel designsustainable structural designBIM
Soft Skills
mentorshiptechnical guidancecommunicationcoordinationleadershipcollaborationclient engagementproblem-solvingproject managementbusiness development
Certifications
Licensed U.S. Professional Engineer (PE or SE)LEEDEnvisionSE 2050 implementation