Senior Structural Engineer: Modular Data Centre Design

CTS Group; Porto; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group in Porto seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to define the structural design strategy for modular data centre units, sign off on technical packages, and mentor engineers through complex analysis and seismic design.

You will lead design across steel and concrete structures, ensure Eurocode compliance, coordinate with fabricators, authorities and clients from concept to commissioning, and oversee quality during fabrication and erection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 5–15 years in structural engineering, including data centre or modular/prefabricated projects.
• Expert command of the Eurocodes and Portuguese national annexes, including seismic design.
• Ordem dos Engenheiros Membro Efetivo required for sign-off.
• Advanced proficiency across Tekla Structures, Revit Structure, Robot Structural Analysis, and STAAD.Pro/SAP2000.

Responsibilities

• Define the structural design strategy for modular/prefabricated data centre units, plant rooms and supporting civil/ foundation works.
• Provide technical authority and design sign-off for structural packages across projects.
• Lead structural analysis and design for complex steel and concrete structures, including seismic design per Eurocode 8.
• Lead design risk assessments and value-engineering reviews for structural scope.
• Lead multidisciplinary MEP/BIM coordination for structural scope and BIM standards.
• Oversee structural quality through fabrication, transport, and site erection; lead inspections and sign-off.

Skills

Eurocodes

Seismic design

Structural analysis

Mentoring

Leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Eng

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Tekla Structures

Revit Structure

Robot Structural Analysis

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

Job description

CTS Group in Porto seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to define the structural design strategy for modular data centre units, sign off on technical packages, and mentor engineers through complex analysis and seismic design.

You will lead design across steel and concrete structures, ensure Eurocode compliance, coordinate with fabricators, authorities and clients from concept to commissioning, and oversee quality during fabrication and erection.