Senior Structural Engineer, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Lead and execute structural design and analysis for various hyperscale and colocation data center facilities.

• Create design documentation for tilt-up concrete panels, precast structures, steel framing systems, and both deep and shallow foundations.

• Coordinate design outputs with architectural, civil, MEP, and construction teams.

• Review construction documents, specifications, and calculations to ensure quality, code compliance, and technical excellence.

• Mentor junior engineers and design professionals.

• Interact with clients, contractors, and reviewing authorities regarding technical inquiries and design clarifications.

• Assist in business development, proposal writing, and conceptual structural design for new initiatives.

• Occasionally travel for client meetings, site inspections, key project milestones, and onsite collaboration sessions.

• Work with global AECOM data center teams on high-profile projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience and/or education.

• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in building structures design and analysis, or equivalent experience and/or education.

• Licensed U.S. Professional Engineer (PE or SE).

• Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale logistics/industrial buildings.

• Proficient in BIM ACC (Revit), ETABS, RISA, RAM, SAP2000, and SAFE.

• Familiarity with precast concrete systems, steel design, seismic design, and foundation systems.

• Proven experience with low embodied carbon materials and sustainable structural design practices.

• Ability to interpret and apply national and local building codes.

• Preferred: 3+ years of experience with data center facilities and knowledge of data center design standards and structural resilience requirements.

• Preferred: LEED, Envision, or active involvement in SE 2050 implementation.

• Expertise in low embodied carbon materials, sustainable structural systems, and emerging industry best practices.

• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership abilities.

• Capacity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams.

• U.S. work authorization; sponsorship is not available.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.