Senior Structural Engineer, Data Centers

AECOM

Senior Structural Engineer in data center design at AECOM. Leading structural design for large scale projects focusing on concrete and steel structures.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural designstructural analysistilt-up concrete panelsprecast structuressteel framing systemsdeep foundationsshallow foundationsseismic designlow embodied carbon materialssustainable structural design

Soft Skills

mentorshiptechnical guidanceclient engagementcommunicationcollaborationbusiness developmentproposal writing

Certifications

Licensed U.S. Professional Engineer (PE)Licensed U.S. Structural Engineer (SE)