Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ursus, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Structural Engineer to join Fluidstack's Design and Engineering team. The role involves supporting the structural engineering workstream across a multi-site development portfolio, from site evaluation through design and construction completion.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
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%)
- 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
- 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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