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.

• Supervise the preparation of construction documents, specifications, and calculations.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, code compliance, and technical excellence.

• Offer mentorship and technical direction to junior engineers and designers.

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

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

• Travel for client meetings, site visits, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, and other vital business activities as required.

• Work alongside global AECOM data center teams on prestigious projects for international clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience in building structures design and analysis, or equivalent experience and/or education in Structural or Civil Engineering.

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

• Experience in data center, mission-critical, or large-scale logistics/industrial facilities.

• Proficiency with BIM ACC (Revit), ETABS, RISA, RAM, SAP2000, SAFE, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

• Exceptional communication, coordination, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams.

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

• U.S. work authorization; sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 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.

• Periodic business travel as needed.

• Remote work schedule.