Senior Structural Engineer, PE – Data Centers

Jobtailor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to lead and oversee complex data center projects in the San Francisco area. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, ensure code compliance, and act as Engineer of Record for key initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a US PE license, have 10+ years of structural design experience, and are proficient with AutoCAD/REVIT, and RISA/ETABS. Strong communication with clients and teams is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Requires PE licensure in the United States and strong structural engineering background.
• Experience with data centers or complex capital projects preferred.
• Proficient in building codes (IBC, ACI, AISC) and seismic/wind design.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for assigned engineering programs and initiatives.
• Provide guidance and oversight to structural engineers and project teams.
• Mentor and coach team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as Engineer of Record, managing budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate with clients, staff, and subcontractors across life-cycle stages.
• Conduct structural investigations, develop calculations, and prepare documents.
• Review others’ work for accuracy against budgets and schedules.
• Perform Construction Administration, including RFI responses and submittal reviews.
• Travel for client meetings, site visits, and project collaborations.

Skills

PE Licensure

Structural Experience

Building Codes

AutoCAD/REVIT

Construction Administration

Education

Bachelors in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Autodesk Construction Cloud

RISA

ETABS

Job description

• Serve as the primary technical authority for assigned engineering programs and initiatives
• Provide subject matter expertise, technical guidance, and oversight to structural engineers
• Mentor and coach team members
• Serve as Engineer of Record, managing budgets, schedules, deliverables, plans, permit checklists, and scopes of work
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, office/project staff, clients, and subcontractors throughout the project life cycle
• Apply building codes and standards including IBC, ACI, and AISC
• Conduct structural engineering investigations and develop calculations, plans, specifications, proposals, and contract documents
• Check others’ work for accuracy and completeness while meeting project budgets and schedules
• Perform Construction Administration, including field observation reports, RFI responses, submittal reviews, and contractor change-order evaluations
• Travel and participate in client meetings, charettes, and site visits

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 preferred
• 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 concepts and ideas verbally and in writing to Architects, Engineers, and Owner clients
• Functional knowledge and experience with AutoCAD/REVIT, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Risa, and ETABS
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited university

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in structural engineering, including the application of building codes and standards such as IBC, ACI, and AISC. Proven ability to manage engineering programs, mentor team members, and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure
• Structural Engineering Experience
• Knowledge of Building Codes
• AutoCAD/REVIT Proficiency
• Construction Administration

Hard Skills

• Structural Design
• Wind Design
• Seismic Design
• Construction Means and Methods
• Materials Knowledge
• Calculations Development
• Specifications Development
• Contract Documents Preparation
• Project Management
• Budget Management

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Coaching
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure
• Multiple State Licenses Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Structural Engineering
• Data Centers
• Complex Capital Projects
• Building Codes
• Engineering Disciplines

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• REVIT
• Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Risa
• ETABS