Senior Structural Engineer, PE – Data Centers

Poutrix; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead complex projects in data centers and related capital programs. You will serve as the technical authority, provide SME guidance, and act as Engineer of Record for budgets and schedules.

The role requires PE licensure, 10+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of wind and seismic design, codes, and construction means. Travel to client sites and coordination with multiple disciplines are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• PE licensure in the United States; multiple state licenses preferred.
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes, wind and seismic design.
• Experience with AutoCAD/REVIT, Autodesk Construction Cloud, RISA, ETABS.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience on data centers or complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical authority for assigned programs and initiatives.
• Provide SME guidance to structural engineers.
• Act as Engineer of Record, managing budgets and schedules.
• Collaborate with diverse disciplines, staff, clients, and subcontractors throughout project lifecycle.
• Organize investigations, develop calculations, plans, specifications, proposals, and other contract documents.
• Perform construction administration duties including RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Travel for client meetings, charrettes, and site visits as required.

Skills

Structural engineering

Construction administration

Budget management

Schedule management

Leadership

Report writing

Field observation

Client relations

Communication

Wind design

Seismic design

Construction means and methods

Materials knowledge

AutoCAD/REVIT

RISA

ETABS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/REVIT

Autodesk Construction Cloud

RISA

ETABS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for assigned engineering programs and initiatives.
• Provide subject-matter expertise (SME) technical guidance and oversight to structural engineers.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on projects to manage related budgets and schedules.
• Work directly with a variety of engineering disciplines, office/project staff, clients, and subcontractors throughout the project life cycle.
• Organize and conduct structural-related engineering investigations, develop calculations, plans, specifications, proposals, and other contract documents.
• Independently perform construction administration duties, including completing field observation reports, responding to RFIs, submittal reviews, and evaluating contractor change orders.
• Travel and participate in project-related activities such as client meetings, charrettes, and site visits as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant structural engineering experience related to data centers or complex capital projects within the United States.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in the United States. Multiple state licenses are preferred.
• Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes.
• Strong knowledge of structural systems, wind and seismic design, construction means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form concepts and ideas to a diverse audience of architects, engineers, and owner clients effectively.
• Functional knowledge and experience with AutoCAD/REVIT software, Autodesk Construction Cloud, RISA, ETABS, to name a few.
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited university.

Hard Skills

• Structural engineering
• Construction administration
• Structural design codes
• Wind design
• Seismic design
• Construction means and methods
• Materials knowledge
• Budget management
• Schedule management
• Engineering investigations

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Technical guidance
• Collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Leadership
• Organizational skills
• Client relations
• Field observation
• Report writing
• Proposal development

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
• Multiple state licenses