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, as well as deep and shallow foundations.

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

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

• Mentor and offer technical support to junior engineers and designers.

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

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

• Travel occasionally for client meetings, site inspections, project milestones, onsite collaboration, and other critical business activities.

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on prominent data center projects for international clients.

• Engage in a hands-on, client-facing role with opportunities for career advancement.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Proficiency in 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 methodologies.

• 3+ years of experience with data center facilities is preferred.

• Knowledge of data center-specific design standards and structural resiliency requirements is preferred.

• LEED, Envision, or active involvement in SE 2050 implementation is preferred.

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

• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership abilities.

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

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

• Must have authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future.

🏝️ 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.