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Job Title: Structural EngineerJob Description

The Consultant will provide professional structural engineering services to support data center projects throughout the Southeast United States. This role requires a registered Structural Professional Engineer with extensive experience in tilt-up concrete and precast structures within the light industrial sector. The primary focus is on providing technical oversight to third-party structural engineering vendors during the design and development of data center facilities, ensuring compliance with local building codes, standards, and Basis of Design requirements.

Responsibilities

+ Provide technical oversight of third-party structural engineering vendors during the design and development of data center facilities.

+ Ensure compliance with local building codes, standards, and Basis of Design requirements.

+ Actively participate in the design development process by conducting weekly coordination meetings with vendors.

+ Perform design reviews at 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% completion milestones.

+ Provide guidance throughout the design phase.

+ Support the resolution of permitting comments and review and approve Issue for Construction drawing sets.

+ Maintain oversight during the construction phase, including resolving structural-related issues identified in the field.

+ Respond to Requests for Information and review structural submittals in a timely manner to maintain project schedules.

+ Serve as a subject matter expert in the continuous development and improvement of the Structural Basis of Design.

+ Review and update template drawings and specifications, identifying opportunities for innovation and value engineering of structural elements.

+ Provide technical recommendations to enhance the Basis of Design.

+ Maintain thorough documentation of all design decisions, modifications, and improvements to support the ongoing evolution of data center structural standards.

Essential Skills

+ US Citizenship required.

+ ABET accredited bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering.

+ 7+ years of experience in structural design for industrial or commercial projects.

+ 5+ years of experience with the design of large-scale buildings such as data centers, mission-critical facilities, hospitals, schools, or highly complex commercial tower facilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

+ SE Engineering license.

+ Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of data centers.

+ Proficiency in building codes, regulations, and standards including IBC and ASCE.

+ Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, MS Office Suite, and other associated structural engineering tools.

+ Detailed understanding of tilt-up and precast concrete structures, structural steel systems, seismic design, wind loading, snow loading, and forensic analysis of building design and construction defects.

+ Experience in value engineering for building structural systems.

+ Ability to design and calculate auxiliary framing systems used to support cable trays, conduits, ductwork, etc.

+ Design and review of non-structural components and non-building structures.

+ Ability to evaluate the constructability of new technologies and determine construction methods of data center equipment and facilities.

+ Ability to perform and present business case analysis.

+ Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find innovative solutions to reduce costs without impacting quality or reliability.

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote position, providing flexibility and independence in your work environment. Opportunities for extension and conversion may be possible, depending on project needs and performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $77.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.