# Structural Engineer - Data Centers

**Company**: xAI
**Location**: Memphis, TN
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q120599684

**Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xai/jobs/5012694007
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_17452638-695

## Description

We're seeking an experienced Structural Engineer specializing in mission-critical facilities to join our infrastructure team supporting the rapid build-out of large-scale compute clusters and data centers.

This role will play a key part in designing and delivering resilient, high-performance structural systems for hyperscale AI training facilities.

Responsibilities:

- Lead structural design and analysis for large-scale data center and compute facilities, from conceptual design through construction administration

- Develop and review structural models, calculations, drawings, and specifications using tools like Tekla Structures, ETABS, RISA, STAAD, or equivalent

- Oversee multidisciplinary coordination, ensuring seamless integration of structural systems with MEP, cooling infrastructure, raised floors, rooftop equipment, and modular/precast components

- Perform seismic analysis, vibration isolation design, load path evaluations, and assessments for high-density equipment loads and redundant systems

- Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables; review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs; conduct site visits and inspections

- Mentor junior engineers and designers; assign tasks and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery

- Identify risks, propose innovative solutions, and drive cost optimization while maintaining safety and compliance with relevant codes (ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, IBC, local seismic requirements)

- Stay current on data center innovations, including modular construction, steel/precast framing, and scalable design approaches

- Provide regular updates to leadership via KPIs, reports, and presentations

- Contribute to process improvements and shared leadership across the team

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university

- Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Structural Engineer (SE) preferred

- 10+ years of professional experience in structural engineering for building projects

- Demonstrated expertise in structural design and analysis for mission-critical or hyperscale data center facilities

- Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., ETABS, RISA, STAAD) and CAD/BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Tekla Structures, AutoCAD)

- Strong knowledge of building codes, seismic design, vibration control, and interfaces with MEP systems

- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities

- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination efforts on mission-critical facilities, where structural design directly supports stringent uptime, seismic resilience, vibration control, and large load capacity requirements

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and communication with internal and external construction team members

Preferred Skills and Experience:

- Master's degree in Structural Engineering

- 10+ years of experience specifically with large-scale data centers (hyperscale, colocation, or AI compute facilities)

- Experience managing fast-track projects, design-build delivery, and multidisciplinary teams

- Familiarity with modular and prefabricated construction techniques

- Track record of mentoring teams and acting as a subject matter expert

Additional Requirements:

- Ability to travel occasionally (30-50%) for site visits and project support

- Ability to work extended hours when needed to meet aggressive timelines

- Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening

## Skills

### Required
- structural design
- analysis
- Tekla Structures
- ETABS
- RISA
- STAAD
- CAD/BIM
- building codes
- seismic design
- vibration control
- interfaces with MEP systems
- project management
- communication
- problem-solving

### Nice to have
- Master's degree in Structural Engineering
- 10+ years of experience specifically with large-scale data centers
- experience managing fast-track projects
- design-build delivery
- multidisciplinary teams
- modular and prefabricated construction techniques
- mentoring teams
- subject matter expert