Engineering SME - CSA

atNorth; Ballerup; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

atNorth is seeking an Engineering Subject Matter Expert for CSA to act as technical authority across Civil, Structural and Architectural disciplines in data centre projects across the Nordics. You will shape designs, review calculations, and lead engineering integrity from concept to handover.

You will mentor design teams, ensure alignment with MEP interfaces, and drive engineering standards across multiple sites while traveling regionally as required. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Structural/Architecture or related discipline.
• 10+ years in CSA engineering and complex infrastructure delivery.
• Experience leading technical teams and projects across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of CSA interfaces with MEP systems and data centre design.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority and signatory for CSA designs and deliverables.
• Provide leadership across Civil, Structural and Architectural scope.
• Ensure CSA alignment and engineering excellence across projects.
• Coordinate with MEP, design managers, consultants, contractors and teams for multidisciplinary delivery.
• Develop and maintain CSA standards and design guides.
• Review and approve engineering solutions and design changes.
• Support delivery teams through design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Advise hyperscale, enterprise and colocation clients on CSA solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and construction methods relevant to CSA.
• Mentor and coach design teams to raise internal capability.
• Contribute to asset strategy and lifecycle planning across portfolio.

Skills

Technical leadership

CSA engineering

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural/Architecture

Job description

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services to industry-leading organizations across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.

With sustainability at our core, our data centers run on renewable energy and are designed according to circular economy principles. Through innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations, we deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure.

Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates eight data centers across the Nordics, with additional sites under development in Finland, Denmark, and Sweden.

We combine world-class technology with a people-first culture built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, empowering our teams to grow, take responsibility, and make a real impact.

By joining our international team, you will help shape the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.

Engineering Subject Matter Expert – CSA at atNorth

Are you a seasoned engineering expert with a passion for delivering world-class data centre infrastructure? At atNorth, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of sustainable, high-performance data centres across the Nordics.

As the technical authority for Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) engineering, you will influence major business-critical projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring technical excellence, engineering integrity, and operational reliability at every stage.

This is a unique opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with strategic influence, working closely with clients, project teams, consultants, and industry-leading specialists to drive innovation in one of Europe's fastest-growing sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority and signatory for CSA engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Provide expert leadership across the full Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) scope throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure alignment and integration across all CSA disciplines, driving consistency, quality, and engineering excellence in project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP), Design Managers, consultants, contractors, and project teams to ensure successful multidisciplinary coordination and integration.
• Develop and maintain CSA engineering standards, design guides, technical specifications, and best-practice frameworks across atNorth's data centre portfolio.
• Review and approve engineering solutions, technical deviations, material selections, and design changes within delegated authority.
• Support project delivery teams through design, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
• Serve as the primary CSA technical advisor to hyperscale, enterprise, and colocation clients, translating business requirements into robust engineering solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, construction methods, and industry developments relevant to CSA design and delivery.
• Provide technical mentoring and coaching to Design Managers and engineering teams, strengthening internal capability and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to long-term asset strategy, operational resilience, lifecycle planning, and continuous improvement initiatives across atNorth's infrastructure portfolio.

Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in CSA engineering and the delivery of complex infrastructure, mission-critical, or data centre projects, including progression into senior technical leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in Civil, Structural, or Architectural engineering, with the ability and credibility to provide technical leadership and oversight across the entire CSA discipline.
• Extensive experience delivering data centre engineering projects and a solid understanding of how CSA disciplines interface with Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) systems within critical infrastructure environments.
• Deep understanding of data centre design, constructability, commissioning processes, and operational resilience principles.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices, including TIA-942, EN 50600, and other relevant engineering frameworks.
• Proven experience acting as a technical authority, reviewing and approving complex engineering designs and technical documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts effectively to both engineering and executive audiences.
• A collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset, combined with the confidence to challenge, influence, and drive high engineering standards across multiple projects and regions.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel across the Nordic region as required.

About The AtNorth Culture

We believe that sustainable success starts with the wellbeing of our people. For us, an open, transparent, and inclusive culture is more than a priority, it is the core of how we lead and innovate.

We don’t just talk about culture; we nurture it. Through regular one-to-one engagements and monthly wellbeing surveys, we listen carefully to our teams, ensuring that every voice is heard and every opportunity for improvement is embraced.

We recognize that innovation and collaboration thrive where people feel truly connected, which is why we come together each week to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging, sometimes over a simple breakfast and good conversation.

At atNorth, we are building a community where you can do your best work and shape a sustainable future together.