Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Locations: Houston, TX; Chicago, IL; Brooklyn, NY. Hybrid work schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive design and analysis of structural systems for AI infrastructure and data centers, including structural framing, foundations, equipment supports, and building enclosures for mission‑critical facilities.
• Conduct detailed structural assessments of data center and industrial structures, including capacity evaluations, seismic analyses, loading studies, and integrity assessments to optimize performance.
• Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing analysis findings, recommendations, and cost estimates for structural improvements, retrofits, and new construction.
• Develop construction documents and specifications in accordance with applicable codes and standards (IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE 7) and client requirements.
• Design and specify structural systems for complex facilities, including steel and concrete framing, heavy equipment foundations, raised floor systems, and roof structures optimized for operational demands.
• Lead foundation design including deep foundations, mat foundations, and specialized supports for mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with all structural codes, seismic regulations, and design standards, maintaining focus on reliability and life safety requirements.
• Contribute to value engineering efforts, analyzing structural options, materials, and lifecycle costs to enhance performance and budget alignment.
• Support procurement activities including bid document preparation, addenda, and responses to contractor inquiries.
• Review submittals and RFIs during construction to ensure alignment with design intent, maintaining structural integrity and compliance.
• Conduct field observations and QA inspections during construction, documenting progress for steel erection, concrete placement, and foundation activities.
• Lead construction administration activities, including testing coordination, verification of design parameters, and phasing oversight to maintain operational continuity.
• Support client relationships through professional communication, mentor junior engineers, and manage estimates, schedules, and team collaboration for structural projects.

Experience & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred) with 8+ years of experience in commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical facility design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proven expertise in design, assessment, and construction oversight of structural systems, foundations, and building structures for complex and mission‑critical facilities.
• Strong client‑facing communication skills and proficiency in structural analysis software such as SAP2000, ETABS, RISA, RAM Structural System, and STAAD.Pro.
• Proficiency in data center structural design, including heavy equipment loading, raised floors, vibration isolation, and high‑density computing requirements.
• Experience with structural design for technology infrastructure, including rack systems, cable tray supports, seismic anchorage, and data center performance criteria.
• Expertise in steel and concrete design, foundation engineering, seismic design, and lateral‑force resisting systems.
• Advanced knowledge of finite element modeling and complex structural system analysis for industrial and mission‑critical applications.
• Proven ability to resolve complex problems, lead teams through technical challenges, and prioritize risk‑based design solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical requirements clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring engineers, and fostering collaborative environments.
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities to lead teams meeting tight deadlines and quality standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled