Principal Structural Engineer

The company designs, builds and operates mega-scale the company center campuses. The company provides its customers flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure. The company is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling the company center development scale and operations in the face of rising demand. The company is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+. This unique model enables the company to provide the world’s largest and most sophisticated customers a seamless extension of their own the company center fleets with constant access to design innovation. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA.

Position Overview

Principal Structural Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge efficient, scalable, and sustainable the company the company. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure best-in-class systems that support massive cloud operations across multiple regions.

Candidate must be a technical expert in structural engineering, while being experienced in architecture and civil engineering disciplines with a deep understanding of the company center operations, sustainability initiatives and local codes. Subject matter expertise will be required and continually improved as it relates to new and innovative structural design technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Create building and site structural drawings

• Review due diligence and drive responsibility according to project requirements

• Lead the design and development of structural design for large-scale the company the company

• Provide structural engineering design oversight throughout the project lifecycle

• Create and track metrics related to cost and quality

• Drive sustainability initiatives

• Manage large-scale, multi-site projects across global regions, ensuring the on-time delivery of structural engineering

• Collaborate with architecture, civil, electrical, mechanical, structural engineering, network, controls, and operations teams to integrate structural design with other the company center components

• Work closely with vendors and contractors to ensure all structural engineering systems meet quality, safety, and operational standards, as well as company specifications

• Act as the main point of contact for all structural systems-related decisions and collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders

• Ensure all designs and systems comply with local, state, and federal regulations, building codes, and environmental requirements

• Develop and refine design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency across all the company the company

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field (master’s or Ph.D. preferred)

• 10+ years of experience in Structural Engineering, with at least 8 years focused on the company center design and operations

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale the company center projects

• Extensive experience with software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, etc.)

• Expertise in sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost-saving measures related to the company the company

• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies for both technical and non-technical audiences

• Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to influence and manage key stakeholders across engineering, product, and operations teams

• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated success in analyzing program the company, defining KPIs, and reporting on success metrics

Preferred Qualifications

• License: Professional Engineer (PE) license

• Experience working in global the company center projects, navigating region-specific regulations and environmental conditions

• Hyperscaler: Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and Meta cloud providers’ the company center requirements

• Cloud Certifications: Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Fundamentals, etc.)

• Global Experience: Experience leading product launches in global markets, including knowledge of international land, energy and/or the company center regulations and compliance

• Technical Background: A strong technical understanding of cloud services, networking, and software development lifecycles

Key Competencies

• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers

• Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams

• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high-pressure negotiations

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think big picture while also managing granular details

• Adaptability: Proven track record of managing change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

• Leadership: Ability to manage cross-functional teams and external vendors

• Experience with complex, multi-site projects: Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and deliver exceptional results

• Excellent communication and presentation skills: Capable of interfacing with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders

• Creative problem-solver: Ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance effectively

Working Conditions

• This role requires occasional travel to the company center sites across multiple regions (up to 25% travel)

• Ability to work in both office environments and active construction sites, adhering to all safety protocols

Expected Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000 Salary + Discretionary Bonus

Location

Denver, CO, with consideration for candidates in Seattle, WA

The company Employment

The company employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

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