Principal Structural Design Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Structural Design Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will own structural design and analysis for data center power and cooling systems, with a strong emphasis on code compliance, seismic qualification, and safe, reliable performance. The position partners closely with CAD, project, and customer-facing teams to translate structural intent into accurate deliverables. You will serve as the technical authority for structural approvals and help manage risk across the project lifecycle in a fast-paced industrial infrastructure environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $145,000 – $261,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own structural design and analysis for data center power and cooling systems
• Perform and review structural calculations for a range of loading scenarios
• Ensure structural designs comply with relevant codes and standards
• Lead seismic qualification efforts, including anchorage design
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate representation of structural intent in CAD models
• Act as the technical authority for regulatory and customer structural approvals
• Proactively identify and mitigate structural risks during project phases

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States
• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering for industrial or infrastructure equipment, including 3+ years in data center design
• Demonstrated experience certifying structural analyses for heavy equipment
• Ability to provide stamped deliverables and independently make structural decisions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during the first year
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• 11 company-paid holidays in 2027, subject to change
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.