Ursus, Inc.
Posted 48 days agoVerified live 9h ago
Data Center Structural Engineer
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
$85–$110/hrStated range
4+ yrsMinimum
Structural EngineeringData Center DevelopmentMission-Critical Building DesignSteel and Concrete StructuresProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseRevitAutoCADETABSRISARAM Structural SystemsInternational Building Code (IBC)ASCE 7ACI 318AISC StandardsPre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB)Tilt-Up Concrete Construction
About the company
Ursus, Inc.ursusinc.com
Ursus, Inc., has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for four consecutive years as the fastest-growing technical and creative staffing firm in the United States.
Job description
Summary
Confidential is seeking a Data Center Structural Engineer to join Fluidstack's Design and Engineering team. The role supports structural engineering across a multi-site, multi-state data center development portfolio, from site screening and due diligence through design, permitting, and construction completion. Responsibilities include structural design and standards compliance, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, contractor support, site visits, and management of structural changes.
Responsibilities
- Support structural due diligence for greenfield and conversion sites: foundation conditions, existing structure assessments, and geotechnical constraints
- Review geotechnical reports and assist in assigning structural design actions based on soil bearing capacities, settlement risk, and seismic classifications
- Assist in identifying structural cost risks during site selection
- Evaluate site suitability for large-scale structural systems, heavy equipment loads, and critical infrastructure requirements
- Apply and enforce structural basis of design, master specifications, and standard details for Fluidstack's campus portfolio
- Apply knowledge of ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, and other industry-relevant design codes and standards across all project phases
- Assist in developing foundation strategies, structural systems selection, and phased delivery sequencing
- Coordinate structural scope with civil, MEP, and architectural design teams
- Contribute to structural systems design including steel framing, concrete foundations, tilt-up construction, and pre-engineered metal buildings
- Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and field conditions for structural scope
- Conduct periodic site visits and document structural construction quality and code compliance
- Support management of design changes and change order scope for structural work
Skills
- • B.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural focus)
- • 4+ years of structural engineering experience, including work on data center development projects
- • Experience in mission-critical building design (steel and concrete structures)
- • Professional Engineer (PE) license, or active pursuit with expected licensure within 6 months
- • Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, ETABS, RISA, and RAM Structural Systems
- • Working knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, and AISC standards
- • Willingness to travel to project sites across the US (estimated 20-30%)
- • M.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural focus)
- • Experience in hyperscale data center, large-scale industrial, or mission-critical facility development
- • Familiarity with FM Global structural and equipment anchorage requirements
- • Experience with pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) and tilt-up concrete construction
- Owner/developer-side experience (vs. pure consultant or EPC)
Qualifications
Must Haves
- • B.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural focus)
- • 4+ years of structural engineering experience, including work on data center development projects
- • Experience in mission-critical building design (steel and concrete structures)
- • Professional Engineer (PE) license, or active pursuit with expected licensure within 6 months
- • Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, ETABS, RISA, and RAM Structural Systems
- • Working knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, and AISC standards
- • Willingness to travel to project sites across the US (estimated 20-30%)
Nice to Haves
- • M.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural focus)
- • Experience in hyperscale data center, large-scale industrial, or mission-critical facility development
- • Familiarity with FM Global structural and equipment anchorage requirements
- • Experience with pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) and tilt-up concrete construction
- Owner/developer-side experience (vs. pure consultant or EPC)
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement with 20% travel
- Full-time roles are eligible for Medical benefits
- Full-time roles are eligible for Dental benefits
- Full-time roles are eligible for Vision benefits
- Full-time roles are eligible for Commuter benefits
- Full-time roles are eligible for 401K benefits with company matching
