Remote Lead Structural Steel Engineer — Data Centers

Eaton Group; Woodridge (IL); Remote; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Learning platforms

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Lead Design Engineer - Structural Steel for its Data Center Solutions division. This remote role with up to 10% travel focuses on tubular steel structures for whitespace infrastructure in data centers and requires advanced structural calculation fluency and code compliance.

You will design, analyze, and document structural systems, develop calculation packages, and coordinate BIM/Revit models while collaborating with MEP teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of structural engineering or engineering mechanics experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structural systems for data center whitespace infrastructure, including power distribution, containment systems, cable management, cooling equipment supports, and modular assemblies.
• Perform structural engineering calculations, member sizing, connection design, and load analysis for gravity, seismic, lateral, and dynamic loading conditions.
• Develop complete structural calculation packages, including load assessments, deflection checks, anchorage design, and supporting documentation for design reviews and approvals.
• Evaluate complex assemblies using structural analysis tools (e.g., SAP2000, FEA software) and validate results with engineering judgment and hand calculations.
• Create and coordinate structural drawings and BIM/Revit models, including fabrication details, installation plans, clash detection, and multi-discipline coordination.
• Support new product development by collaborating with mechanical and MEP teams, providing structural input, risk assessments, design‑for‑manufacturing feedback, and testing requirements.
• Serve as the structural engineering expert for customers, contractors, engineers of record, and regulators, supporting delegated design submittals, technical reviews, project proposals, and site‑specific solutions.

Skills

Structural analysis

Load calculations

Engineering mechanics

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

LS-DYNA

FEA software

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Lead Design Engineer - Structural Steel for its Data Center Solutions division. This remote role with up to 10% travel focuses on tubular steel structures for whitespace infrastructure in data centers and requires advanced structural calculation fluency and code compliance.

You will design, analyze, and document structural systems, develop calculation packages, and coordinate BIM/Revit models while collaborating with MEP teams.