Data Center Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Data Center Structural Engineer - Remote with 20% travel
LOCATION: West Texas, New York, or Indiana preferred but remote candidates will be considered. Expect 20-30% travel involved for all states.
DURATION: 8+ month contract, high chance of extension
RATE RANGE: Pay rate: Market rate, target $85-110/hr

**TOP 3 SKILLS:**
•B.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural focus).
• 4+ years of structural engineering experience, including work on data center development projects.
• Experience in mission-critical building design (steel and concrete structures).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or active pursuit with expected licensure within 6 months.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, ETABS, RISA, and RAM Structural Systems.
'• Working knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, and AISC standards.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the US (estimated 20-30%).

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Data Center Structural Engineer is a core member of Fluidstack's Design and Engineering team. You will support the structural engineering workstream across a multi-site, multi-state development portfolio from early-stage site screening through design, permitting, and construction completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Site Evaluation & Due Diligence
• Support structural due diligence for greenfield and conversion sites: foundation conditions, existing structure assessments, and geotechnical constraints. • Review geotechnical reports and assist in assigning structural design actions based on soil bearing capacities, settlement risk, and seismic classifications. • Assist in identifying structural cost risks during site selection. • Evaluate site suitability for large-scale structural systems, heavy equipment loads, and critical infrastructure requirements.

Design & Standards
• Apply and enforce structural basis of design, master specifications, and standard details for Fluidstack's campus portfolio. • Apply knowledge of ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, and other industry-relevant design codes and standards across all project phases. • Assist in developing foundation strategies, structural systems selection, and phased delivery sequencing. • Coordinate structural scope with civil, MEP, and architectural design teams. • Contribute to structural systems design including steel framing, concrete foundations, tilt-up construction, and pre-engineered metal buildings.

Construction Support
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and field conditions for structural scope. • Conduct periodic site visits and document structural construction quality and code compliance. • Support management of design changes and change order scope for structural work..

QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic Qualifications
• B.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural focus).
• 4+ years of structural engineering experience, including work on data center development projects.
• Experience in mission-critical building design (steel and concrete structures).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or active pursuit with expected licensure within 6 months.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, ETABS, RISA, and RAM Structural Systems.
• Working knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, and AISC standards.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the US (estimated 20-30%).

Preferred Qualifications
• M.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural focus).
• Experience in hyperscale data center, large-scale industrial, or mission-critical facility development.
• Familiarity with FM Global structural and equipment anchorage requirements.
• Experience with pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) and tilt-up concrete construction.
Owner/developer-side experience (vs. pure consultant or EPC).

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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