Senior Structural Engineer

Switch; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Generous benefits

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our DE team, delivering mission-critical data center design and optimization across U.S. campuses.

You will lead structural design efforts, supervise consultants, and advance design standards to meet performance and cost goals. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, mentor junior engineers, and travel less than 25% for site assessments and reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field, PE license ideal.
• 8+ years design experience on large-scale, mission-critical facilities.
• PE licensed engineers preferred with data center exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design efforts for data centers across U.S. campuses.
• Supervise consultants to ensure Switch standards and performance.
• Develop and evolve design standards, processes and equipment qualification.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, utilities, and inspectors.
• Mentor junior engineers and support cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Travel less than 25% for site assessments and reviews.

Skills

Structural design

IBC standards

Multidisciplinary coordination

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering

PE license

Tools

RISA 3D

Bentley

AutoCAD

Revit

Procore

Excel

Job description

At Switch, we don’t just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.

We believe that innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.

The Role: Senior Structural Engineer

As a Senior Structural Engineer at Switch, you will be part of a world-class team that operates in excellence, delivering mission-critical solutions that redefine what’s possible in AI, cloud and enterprise data center needs. Your work will directly impact the future of technology and the sustainable growth of the Internet.

What You’ll Do

• Join the Design Engineering (DE) Team responsible for data center design, construction support, and standards development.
• Lead structural design efforts for colocation data centers across U.S. campuses, focusing on resilience and cost-effectiveness.
• Supervise engineering consultants to ensure designs meet Switch’s standards and performance expectations.
• Drive development and evolution of design standards, processes, and equipment qualification.
• Identify opportunities for design improvement and implement mechanisms for continuous innovation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, vendors, utilities, inspectors, and contractors.
• Work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment that values creativity, speed-to-market, and quality.
• Take ownership of tasks, mitigate risks, and support team members in a tight-knit engineering group.
• Develop breakthrough structural engineering initiatives, leading the design and execution of industry-first solutions that set new standards.
• Remote role with domestic travel expected to be less than 25%.
• Must be willing to undergo background checks and drug screenings for customer-specific deployments.

What We’re Looking For

• Innovators & Builders – You see challenges as opportunities and thrive in uncharted territories.
• High-Performance Thinkers – You have a relentless drive for excellence and a passion for pushing the envelope. You thrive in high-impact environments where execution is key.
• Integrity-Driven Leaders – You operate with honor, responsibility, and purpose, recognizing that the energy you put out into the world will return to you.
• Tech Pioneers – You understand the power of technology to change the world and want to be at the forefront of that transformation.

What You’ll Bring

• Comprehensive expertise in structural systems, with a strong understanding of building codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks—including the International Building Code (IBC), guidelines established by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and fluency in American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), and Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) standards.
• Demonstrated ability to research emerging technologies and develop innovative structural design solutions.
• Strong experience with analysis/design tools and software including RISA 3D, Bentley Software, Bluebeam, Excel, Smartsheet, MS Office, Revit, AutoCAD, and Procore.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication skills for interfacing with leadership and external partners.
• Experience coordinating with AHJs, utilities, vendors, and cross-disciplinary teams (MEP, construction, etc.).
• Ability to identify and resolve design issues across multiple disciplines.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers, shape team culture, and uphold high technical standards across the structural discipline.
• Willingness to travel for site assessments, design reviews, and stakeholder meetings (less than 25% travel expected).

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 8+ years of combined design experience across large-scale and technically complex buildings, including data centers, mission-critical facilities, hospitals, educational institutions, and high-rise commercial towers.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.

Why Switch?

A Culture of Karma – We are self-motivated by karma, ensuring our actions contribute to a positive, supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Industry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development.

Flexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive.

Career Stability & Growth – In this expanding industry, we invest in our people, providing opportunities & advancement in a stable, growing company.

Generous Benefits Package - Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!

Join Us & Make a Difference

This is more than a job—it’s a mission. If you’re ready to be part of a culture that values innovation, karma, and limitless potential, we want to hear from you.

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