Senior Structural Engineer

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design of complex structural systems for hyperscale and AI data centers across North America. The role involves providing technical leadership in structural design and delivery, ensuring code compliance, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and design gravity and lateral structural systems for mission-critical facilities, including foundations, steel and concrete superstructures, and wind- and seismic-resisting systems
• Perform advanced structural analysis and design, including load determination and combinations (dead, live, wind, seismic, snow, equipment, and thermal loads), load path development, and load takedown
• Conduct finite element analysis and advanced modeling for complex structural systems and atypical geometries
• Design foundations and substructures, including shallow and deep foundations, slab-on-grade systems, and mat foundations, considering geotechnical constraints and bearing capacity
• Address mission-critical structural requirements such as high equipment loads, vibration control, structural robustness and redundancy, and phased construction or expansion of live facilities
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, design criteria, schematic designs, and detailed construction documents
• Act as Lead Structural Engineer and, where applicable, Engineer of Record, responsible for technical direction, code compliance, and overall design integrity
• Review and approve calculations, models, and drawings prepared by other engineers to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to standards
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and fabricators to ensure structural systems integrate seamlessly with building, mechanical, and process requirements
• Utilize structural analysis, detailing, and BIM tools (e.g., RISA, ETABS, RAM, Robot, Tekla, SDS2, Revit, AutoCAD) for design, documentation, and interdisciplinary coordination
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and coordination meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Provide technical support during construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals and shop drawings, and performing site visits as required
• Mentor and guide middle level engineers, supporting their technical development and ensuring best practices are followed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural specialization
• 10+ years of progressive experience in structural engineering design for building or industrial facilities, including experience with complex structural systems
• Strong experience with structural analysis and design using finite element methods and advanced analysis software
• High proficiency in structural design and analysis tools such as RISA (strongly preferred), ETABS, RAM, STAAD, Robot, Tekla, SDS2, Revit, and AutoCAD
• Demonstrated expertise in structural calculations, including gravity and lateral systems, load combinations, vibration analysis, and foundation design
• Deep knowledge of building codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI
• Experience working with steel and reinforced concrete structures; experience with industrial or mission-critical facilities is a strong asset
• Ability to evaluate and integrate geotechnical information into structural design, including bearing capacity and settlement considerations
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the US - required
• Proven ability to lead structural design efforts, provide technical oversight, and take responsibility for design quality and compliance
• Strong coordination skills and experience working in multidisciplinary project teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Willingness to travel periodically to project and client sites across the United States, as required (Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Texas, Colorado, Virginia, other states)
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a strong sense of technical ownership and accountability
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Experience with industrial or mission-critical facilities is a strong asset