Civil & Structural Architect, Power Generation (Remote - US only)
This is a full-time remote role supporting an infrastructure team at a large AI technology organization. The team sets repeatable technical standards for data center projects and carries them through design, construction, commissioning and operational readiness. You will lead the civil and structural scope for on-site power-generation systems that serve large data center campuses. Around 50% travel is expected.
What you'll do
- Develop and review civil, structural and architectural basis-of-design documents, criteria, specifications, calculations, drawings and vendor requirements for generation facilities.
- Lead site layout, grading, drainage, roads, underground interfaces, equipment foundations, structural steel, buildings and enclosures.
- Turn equipment requirements for turbines, engines, transformers, switchgear, fuel, exhaust and cooling into coordinated civil and structural designs.
- Evaluate static, dynamic, vibration, wind, seismic, thermal, fire, acoustic and maintenance-access loads and requirements.
- Coordinate geotechnical investigations, surveys, permitting packages and constructability reviews, and resolve design gaps across consultant, EPC, OEM and contractor deliverables.
- Define readiness checks before installation and startup, and support commissioning and final turnover. Build reusable reference designs that can be adapted across campuses.
What you need
- 8+ years of civil, structural or architectural engineering experience, including substantial delivery or owner-side review of power-generation facilities through construction, startup and handover.
- Experience coordinating OEM foundation and support requirements, geotechnical and dynamic analyses, equipment alignment and settlement criteria, and construction verification.
- Deep experience in at least one civil/structural discipline, with the ability to coordinate the full scope.
- Experience with gas turbines, reciprocating engines, substations, central utility plants or large generator installations.
- Working knowledge of building, structural, fire, accessibility and energy codes and permitting requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, structural or architectural engineering, architecture or a related field. Must be based in the United States.
Applicants must be based in: United States.
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