Senior Structural Lead — Data Center Engineering

AECOM; Bogotá ciudad; On-site; COP 180,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Leaves of absences

Voluntary benefits

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Service recognition awards

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities is seeking an Associate Director – Structural Engineering (Data Centers) at the senior level to join our Bogota, Colombia office. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in structural engineering for mission-critical facilities, with emphasis on scale, resilience, and speed in data center operations.

Responsibilities include leading designs, analysis, material selection, documentation, and cross-disciplinary coordination to meet regulatory standards.

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, etc.
• Experience preparing and reviewing calculation reports, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Proven ability to review and respond to contractor submittals, including shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs.
• Knowledge of sustainability strategies and innovative structural solutions for data centers.
• Experience working closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate structural systems efficiently.
• Prior experience in structural design consultancy or involvement in large-scale data center projects is highly desirable.
• Advanced level of English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop structural system designs tailored to data center operations.
• Conduct structural analysis and calculations for building and foundation systems.
• Specify structural materials and systems such as steel frames, reinforced concrete, foundation types (shallow, deep, mat, piles).
• Supervise the development of design documentation for tilt-up concrete panels, precast structures, steel framing systems, and deep and shallow foundations.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, architectural, and geotechnical teams to integrate structural systems efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ASCE, ACI, AISC, IBC, Eurocodes, and local regulations.
• Review design documentation and specifications for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicate design plans effectively with clients, architects, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Stay informed on data center trends and emerging technologies.
• Mentor and develop structural engineers within the team.

Skills

Structural design

Seismic analysis

Foundations

Project leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

SAFE

RAM

Tekla

Revit

Job description

AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities is seeking an Associate Director – Structural Engineering (Data Centers) at the senior level to join our Bogota, Colombia office. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in structural engineering for mission-critical facilities, with emphasis on scale, resilience, and speed in data center operations.

Responsibilities include leading designs, analysis, material selection, documentation, and cross-disciplinary coordination to meet regulatory standards.