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Principal Structural Engineer

Alexandria, VA💼 Full-time💰 $160,000–$160,000🗓 2026-09-08 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge, scalable, and sustainable mega-scale data center campuses.

Role type

Principal Structural Engineer (Data Center)

Builds

Mega-scale data center campuses (500MW+)

Domain

Data Center Infrastructure / Civil Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Structural engineering design, Architecture, Civil engineering, Data center operations, Sustainability initiatives, Local building codes, Cost and quality metrics, Multi-site project management, Vendor and contractor management, Regulatory compliance, Design standards development

Preferred skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license, Global data center project experience, Hyperscaler cloud provider requirements (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle, Meta), Cloud certifications, International land and energy regulations, Cloud services and networking knowledge

Technologies

AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla

Responsibilities

Create building and site structural drawings, Review due diligence and drive responsibility according to project requirements, Lead the design and development of structural design for large-scale data centers, Provide structural engineering design oversight throughout the project lifecycle, Create and track metrics related to cost and quality, Drive sustainability initiatives, Manage large-scale, multi-site projects across global regions, Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate structural design with other data center components, Act as the main point of contact for all structural systems-related decisions, Ensure all designs and systems comply with local, state, and federal regulations, Develop and refine design standards and guidelines

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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