Director Asociado, Ingeniería Estructural – Data Centers

Total Civil Construction; Medellín; On-site; COP 180,000,000 - 260,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Medellín, Colombia seeks an Associate Director - Structural Engineering (Data Centers) to lead complex structural designs for mission-critical facilities, focusing on high-load, redundancy, and scalable performance.

You'll mentor engineers, coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and architectural teams, ensure compliance with ASCE/ACI/AISC/IBC, and deliver design documentation from concept through construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a strong focus on structural engineering.
• 8+ years of professional experience in structural engineering, with a strong focus on data center or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Proficient in structural design for concrete and steel systems, including high-load, redundancy, and vibration criteria.
• Extensive knowledge of international structural codes and standards (ASCE, ACI, AISC, IBC) and local regulations.
• Experience with structural analysis and modeling tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, RAM, Tekla, Revit.

Responsibilities

• Structural Design for Data Centers: Lead and develop structural system designs tailored to data center operations, including concrete and steel systems, high-load demands, vibration criteria, redundancy, and constructability requirements.
• Structural Analysis and Capacity Planning: Conduct structural analysis and calculations for building and foundation systems, factoring in seismic, wind, and vibration loads.
• Structural Equipment and Material Selection: Specify structural materials and systems such as steel frames, reinforced concrete, foundation types (shallow, deep, mat, piles), and vibration mitigation solutions.
• Supervise the development of design documentation for tilt-up concrete panels, precast structures, steel framing systems, and deep and shallow foundations.
• Coordination with Other Disciplines: Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, architectural, and geotechnical teams to integrate structural systems efficiently and avoid clashes.
• Ensure Compliance with Industry Standards: Adhere to industry-specific standards, such as ASCE, ACI, AISC, IBC, Eurocodes, and local regulations, ensuring all designs meet regulatory and operational guidelines.

Skills

SAP2000

ETABS

SAFE

RAM

Tekla

Revit

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in structural engineering

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

SAFE

RAM

Tekla

Revit

Job description

AECOM in Medellín, Colombia seeks an Associate Director - Structural Engineering (Data Centers) to lead complex structural designs for mission-critical facilities, focusing on high-load, redundancy, and scalable performance.

You'll mentor engineers, coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and architectural teams, ensure compliance with ASCE/ACI/AISC/IBC, and deliver design documentation from concept through construction.