Structural Engineer Palo Alto, CA

LFGroup.ai; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LFG designs, builds and manages power infrastructure for compute systems and utility providers. The Structural Engineer ensures that buildings and equipment supports carry loads including heavy electrical gear and withstand seismic events.

The role focuses on foundations, slabs, steel framing, equipment pads, seismic anchorage and on-site observation. You will coordinate with outside consultants and review submittals while maintaining safety and code compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering.
• 5+ years of structural design experience.
• Knowledge of ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360 and the International and California building codes.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000 or RISA.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Design and review foundations, slabs, steel framing, roof structures and equipment pads.
• Design for heavy equipment loads from generators, transformers, rooftop mechanical units and racks.
• Carry out seismic design and equipment anchorage, which is especially important at the California sites.
• Evaluate existing buildings for conversion or retrofit.
• Prepare calculations and drawings for permits and respond to plan review comments.
• Manage outside structural consultants and review their work.
• Observe construction on site, and review submittals and contractor questions.

Skills

5+ years of structural design

Building codes knowledge

Seismic design experience

PE license

SE license with EOR

Education

Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering

Master's degree in structural engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

RISA

Job description

LFG designs, builds and manages power infrastructure for compute systems and utility providers. The Structural Engineer makes sure each building and equipment support can carry the loads placed on it, including heavy electrical and mechanical equipment and earthquake forces. Data center equipment is heavier than what most buildings are designed for, and it has to stay in place and keep running through a seismic event.

What you will do

• Design and review foundations, slabs, steel framing, roof structures and equipment pads.
• Design for heavy equipment loads from generators, transformers, rooftop mechanical units and racks.
• Carry out seismic design and equipment anchorage, which is especially important at the California sites.
• Evaluate existing buildings for conversion or retrofit.
• Prepare calculations and drawings for permits and respond to plan review comments.
• Manage outside structural consultants and review their work.
• Observe construction on site, and review submittals and contractor questions.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering.
• 5 or more years of structural design experience.
• Knowledge of ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360 and the International and California building codes.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000 or RISA.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Preferred qualifications

• Structural Engineer (SE) license with an experience working as an Engineer of Record (EOR).
• Master's degree or higher in structural engineering.
• Experience with seismic anchorage of equipment in critical facilities.

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Must be willing to travel to other LFG locations
• Office-based
• Frequent travel to construction and operating sites

Pay Range:
$150,000.00 - $210,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at LFG. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

LFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with LFG is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of LFG's Affuriative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail]