Senior Data Center Structural Design Lead

Mott MacDonald

The Woodlands (TX)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Parental leave
Life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald seeks a Data Center Structural Design Lead to provide senior technical leadership across planning, design, and delivery of complex data center projects in North America. You will shape structural standards, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure robust, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for hyperscale and enterprise environments.

The role requires deep expertise in long-span structures, seismic design, vibration control, modular systems, and collaboration with

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
  • 20+ years of leadership in data center/mission-critical structural design.
  • Experience across hyperscale, cloud, and enterprise facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural design strategy for major data center projects in North America.
  • Provide senior technical oversight for calculations, drawings, and reports.
  • Mentor engineers and support business development and client engagements.

Skills

Structural engineering
Data centers
Project leadership
BIM / digital delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD
Revit

Job description

Mott MacDonald seeks a Data Center Structural Design Lead to provide senior technical leadership across planning, design, and delivery of complex data center projects in North America. You will shape structural standards, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure robust, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for hyperscale and enterprise environments.

The role requires deep expertise in long-span structures, seismic design, vibration control, modular systems, and collaboration with

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