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Lead Design Engineer - Structural Steel

Woodridge, Illinois, USA, 60517RemoteFull-time$97k–$143k2026-09-21 → 2026-11-10
Remote

Core

Design and analyze tubular steel structures for data center whitespace infrastructure, including power, cooling, and cable management supports.

Role type

Lead Design Engineer - Structural Steel

Builds

Structural systems for data center overhead power, cooling, containment, and cable management infrastructure

Domain

Data Center Infrastructure / Structural Engineering

Required skills

Structural analysis, member sizing, connection design, load analysis (gravity, seismic, lateral, dynamic), SAP2000, FEA software, Autodesk Revit, BIM modeling, fabrication detailing, retrofit assessment

Preferred skills

PE licensure, Master's in Structural Engineering, AISC Design Guide expertise, HSS connections, torsion analysis, welded steel construction

Technologies

SAP2000, LS-DYNA, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud

Responsibilities

Design and analyze structural systems for data center whitespace infrastructure; Perform structural engineering calculations and load analysis; Develop complete structural calculation packages and documentation; Evaluate complex assemblies using structural analysis tools; Assess and modify existing infrastructure for retrofit and upgrades; Create and coordinate structural drawings and BIM models; Support new product development with structural input and testing requirements; Serve as structural engineering expert for customers and regulators

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC