Civil & Structural Architect, Power Generation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the civil, structural, and architectural aspects of on-site power-generation systems for large AI data center campuses.

• Create and assess CSA basis-of-design documents, criteria, specifications, calculations, drawings, and vendor requirements for generation facilities.

• Direct site layout, grading, drainage, roads, underground interfaces, equipment foundations, structural steel, buildings, and architectural enclosure design.

• Convert generator, turbine, engine, transformer, switchgear, fuel, exhaust, cooling, and controls specifications into cohesive CSA designs.

• Analyze static, dynamic, vibration, wind, seismic, thermal, fire, acoustic, and maintenance-access criteria.

• Coordinate geotechnical investigations, surveys, permitting packages, constructability reviews, and field-design modifications.

• Review deliverables from consultants, EPC, OEM, and contractors, addressing design discrepancies at discipline interfaces.

• Establish CSA readiness assessments prior to installation and startup.

• Assist in procurement, factory and field evaluations, construction quality assurance, commissioning, and final handover.

• Develop standardized CSA reference designs and technical standards that are adaptable across multiple campuses.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of civil, structural, or architectural engineering experience, including significant delivery or owner-side review of power-generation facilities through construction, startup, and operational handover.

• Proven experience in coordinating OEM foundation and support requirements, geotechnical and dynamic analyses, equipment alignment, settlement criteria, and construction verification.

• Extensive experience in at least one CSA discipline with the capability to coordinate the entire CSA scope.

• Background in designing or reviewing foundations, structures, buildings, equipment support, site civil systems, and construction documents.

• Familiarity with gas turbines, reciprocating engines, substations, central utility plants, or large generator installations.

• Solid understanding of relevant building, structural, fire, accessibility, and energy codes along with permitting requirements.

• Ability to assess vendor data and multidisciplinary interfaces, transforming them into precise design specifications.

• Experience in supporting projects during construction, field modifications, commissioning, and project closeout.

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, architectural engineering, architecture, or a related discipline.

• Professional Engineer or architecture license is preferred.

• Experience with heavy-frame turbines, HRSG, steam turbines, condensers, and major piping/support interfaces is preferred.

• Experience with modular or prefabricated power-generation systems and rapid site deployment is preferred.

• Knowledge of BIM coordination, geotechnical risk, acoustic treatment, and blast or fire separation is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity

• Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts

• Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents)

• Paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)

• Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees

• 13+ paid company holidays

• Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge

• Paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)

• Mental health and wellness support

• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage

• Annual learning and development stipend

• Daily meals in offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible

• Relocation support for eligible employees

• Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.