# Structural Engineer - Data Centers

**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** Memphis, TN
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Etabs, Risa, Staad, Tekla Structures, Revit, Autocad, Se, Pe, Asce 7, Aci, Aisc, Ibc
**Posted:** 2026-03-12

> Leads structural design and analysis for hyperscale data centers, ensuring seismic resilience, vibration control, and integration with MEP systems. Requires 10+ years experience, PE license, and proficiency in tools like ETABS, RISA, and Revit.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead structural design and analysis for large-scale data center and compute facilities, from conceptual design through construction administration
- Develop and review structural models, calculations, drawings, and specifications using tools like Tekla Structures, ETABS, RISA, STAAD, or equivalent
- Oversee multidisciplinary coordination, ensuring seamless integration of structural systems with MEP, cooling infrastructure, raised floors, rooftop equipment, and modular/precast components
- Perform seismic analysis, vibration isolation design, load path evaluations, and assessments for high-density equipment loads and redundant systems
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables; review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs; conduct site visits and inspections
- Mentor junior engineers and designers; assign tasks and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery
- Identify risks, propose innovative solutions, and drive cost optimization while maintaining safety and compliance with relevant codes (ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, IBC, local seismic requirements)
- Stay current on data center innovations, including modular construction, steel/precast framing, and scalable design approaches
- Provide regular updates to leadership via KPIs, reports, and presentations
- Contribute to process improvements and shared leadership across the team
- Perform and/or review drawings, calculations and analyses to ensure structural integrity and compliance with building codes and regulations

## Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Structural Engineer (SE) preferred
- 10+ years of professional experience in structural engineering for building projects
- Demonstrated expertise in structural design and analysis for mission-critical or hyperscale data center facilities
- Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., ETABS, RISA, STAAD) and CAD/BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Tekla Structures, AutoCAD)
- Strong knowledge of building codes, seismic design, vibration control, and interfaces with MEP systems
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination efforts on mission-critical facilities, where structural design directly supports stringent uptime, seismic resilience, vibration control, and large load capacity requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and communication with internal and external construction team members

## Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Structural Engineering
- 10+ years of experience specifically with large-scale data centers (hyperscale, colocation, or AI compute facilities)
- Experience managing fast-track projects, design-build delivery, and multidisciplinary teams
- Familiarity with modular and prefabricated construction techniques
- Track record of mentoring teams and acting as a subject matter expert

## Additional Requirements
- Ability to travel occasionally (30-50%) for site visits and project support
- Ability to work extended hours when needed to meet aggressive timelines

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