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 quality assurance, compliance with codes, and technical excellence.

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

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

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

• Occasionally travel for client meetings, site visits, project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, and other essential business activities.

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects for international clients.

• Conduct hands-on, client-facing structural engineering tasks.

⛳️ 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 centers, mission-critical projects, or large-scale logistics/industrial facilities.

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

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

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

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

• 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.

• Occasional travel as necessary.

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• 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.

• Training and development programs.

• Remote work schedule.

• Global project opportunities.

• Career growth and upward mobility.