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03DesignPosted 1 week ago

Structural Engineer (Foundations & Steel/Concrete)

A top-five cloud provider building multi-gigawatt campuses across North America.

Location

Northern Virginia, VA

Engagement

Contract

Work mode

on site

Rate

$64–$95/hr + $100/day

Travel

10%

Clearance

Not required

About this role

We are looking for a Structural Engineer to design foundations and structural systems for data center projects.

You will design concrete and steel structures that support critical equipment, including elevated floor systems, equipment supports, and heavy load-bearing structures. This role requires expertise in structural engineering for industrial facilities with high live loads and seismic requirements.

Build the structures that support mission-critical infrastructure, designing foundations and framing systems that safely carry equipment loads exceeding 300 psf.

What you'll do

  • Design structural foundations and framing
  • Analyze equipment support structures
  • Develop construction documents
  • Coordinate with architects and MEP engineers
  • Review shop drawings and submittals
  • Provide construction support

What you'll bring

  • 8+ years of structural engineering experience
  • Experience with industrial or data center structures
  • Strong knowledge of concrete and steel design
  • Experience with seismic design requirements
  • Proficiency with RISA, RAM, or similar software
  • Understanding of raised access floor systems

Preferred qualifications

  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering
  • PE license required
  • SE license preferred for seismic states
  • Experience with raised floor systems

Certifications typically required

PE LicenseOSHA 30

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