Senior Structural Engineer, Modular Systems & Skids

Responsibilities

Design & Standards

• Design and engineer structural steel frameworks and modular systems for data center applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements and industry standards
• Perform static, dynamic, and seismic structural calculations for modular frames, stacking configurations, lifting and rigging conditions, transport load cases, and foundation interface connections using ETABS, RISA, RAM Structural Systems, and SolidWorks
• Develop detailed 3D structural models using Revit and AutoCAD 3D; maintain comprehensive model accuracy across design iterations and fabrication releases
• Produce detailed connection designs for module-to-module interfaces, foundation anchorage, and field-assembled structural elements, with a focus on constructability, weld specifications, and tolerance accommodation
• Lead design for manufacturability reviews, translating engineering intent into factory-executable details with clear fabrication tolerances and assembly sequences
• Produce construction drawings, material lists, and cutting schedules to internal and client specifications; coordinate closely with fabrication and warehousing teams
• Develop and maintain modular structural basis of design, master specifications, and standard details for Fluidstack's campus portfolio
• Apply and enforce ACI, AISC, AWS D1.1, ASCE 7, IBC, and other industry-relevant design codes and standards
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings; present structural calculation reports and technical documentation
• Manage external structural consultants and modular fabricators; review and redline deliverables
• Field technical inquiries and develop team's technical knowledge base
• Develop and drive automation of internal engineering processes
• Manage concurrent projects and deliverables

Permitting & Regulatory

• Lead structural permitting strategy across jurisdictions: building permits, factory inspection, special inspections
• Coordinate with state modular program offices, local building departments, third-party inspection agencies
• Manage permit and factory approval schedules
• Monitor regulatory risk and develop mitigation strategies

Construction & Fabrication Support

• Review fabricator submittals, RFIs, and factory non-conformances
• Conduct factory audits and site visits
• Collaborate with production teams for design optimization
• Manage design changes and change orders
• Coordinate structural closeout, as-builts, and acceptance

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis), Structural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering; M.S. preferred
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience, including significant work on modular, prefabricated, or custom-engineered structural systems and data center or industrial applications
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Hands-on experience performing structural analysis and design, including static, dynamic, and seismic calculations, member sizing, connection design
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, ETABS, RISA, RAM Structural Systems, and SolidWorks
• Working knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, and AWS D1.1 standards
• Experience working within a BIM environment and participating in BIM coordination workflows
• Familiarity with module transport requirements, lifting and rigging design, and site installation sequencing
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hyperscale data center, large-scale industrial, or mission-critical modular facility development
• Exposure to high-seismic, high-wind, or expansive soil site conditions
• Experience with factory quality management systems and modular third-party certification programs
• Familiarity with tolerance stack-up analysis, connection detailing, and dimensional control programs
• Experience developing or automating internal engineering workflows and design standards
• Owner/developer-side experience
• Familiarity with raised floor systems, equipment pad design, and integrated MEP support structures
• Experience with steel detailing software (similar to Tekla)

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package (cash + equity)
• Retirement or pension plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy
• Base salary range: $200,000 - $250,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location
• Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options