Data Center Engineer, Modular Structures

Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department -- cutting-edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly facilities. You're a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements -- even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians.

In this role, you will drive the development and implementation of modular and pre-fabricated structures for hyper-scale data centers. You will lead the review and validation of modular designs, auditing program drawings, calculations, and interface coordination. Beyond project-level oversight, you will take ownership of product template designs, drive improvements to modular and prefabricated standards. You will have cross-disciplinary expertise to seamlessly coordinate with Geotechnical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural, Systems, and Telecom teams, ensuring all designs are continuously optimized for cost, schedule, and reliability.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $121000 - $175000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits

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Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 3 years of experience auditing, interpreting, validating structural calculations, site plans, and geotechnical reports.
• 3 years of experience with engineering code interpretation, and structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, RISA, ABAQUS, etc.).
• 3 years of experience in structural design for industrial projects and designing modular and prefabricated structures.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in structural engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar.
• Experience working as an owner’s engineer or lead design engineer in mission-critical facilities such as data centers, oil and gas, or similar heavy industrial sectors.
• Experience integrating traditional building structural engineering with manufacturing operations, focusing on modular structures or pre-fabricated assemblies (enclosures for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) equipment)
• Experience in detailing gaskets, hinges, weather sealing, and working within strict manufacturing tolerances.
• Knowledge of international building codes (e.g. IBC, Eurocode) alongside local municipal regulations to ensure design compliance.