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Principal Structural Design Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure

Austin, TX, US💼 Full-time💰 $145,000–$145,000🗓 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior individual contributor responsible for structural engineering ownership of product structures supporting CDU, switchgear, and related data center infrastructure equipment, including frames, enclosures, skids, and anchorage systems.

Role type

Senior IC structural design engineer (data center infrastructure)

Builds

Structural frames, enclosures, skids, and mounting systems for power and cooling equipment

Domain

Data center infrastructure / Heavy electrical and mechanical equipment

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Structural analysis, seismic qualification, load management, CAD modeling, regulatory compliance, professional engineering judgment

Preferred skills

Seismic design for nonstructural components, elevated/constrained installations, large bus bar system design, manufacturing/installation interaction knowledge

Technologies

RISA 3D, SAP2000, RAM Structural, IdeaStatica, Enercalc, Hilti Profis, ETABS, SolidWorks, Windchill, BlueBeam

Responsibilities

Own structural design and analysis for data center centric power and cooling systems; Lead seismic qualification efforts including floor response spectra evaluation; Ensure structural designs meet applicable codes and standards; Act as technical authority for regulatory and customer structural signoff; Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to mitigate structural risks early

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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