Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers designs, develops, and operates scalable data center campuses for hyperscalers, cloud providers, and large enterprises. Its infrastructure spans five continents and 21 markets, with more than 23 million square feet of data center space and over 2.6GW of power capacity. The company emphasizes standardized facility designs, operational predictability, energy efficiency, and reliable performance, helping customers expand their digital infrastructure over time.

Principal Structural Engineer, Data Centers — Vantage Data Centers, Denver Hybrid

Lead modular and prefabricated structural design for Vantage Data Centers’ hyperscale infrastructure. Set technical standards, review designs, and support construction delivery across U.S. projects.

Description

  • Direct structural design for mission-critical data center facilities with a focus on prefabricated and modular construction
  • Define structural strategy, design standards, and technical decisions from concept through construction
  • Act as technical authority for foundations, steel and concrete framing, floor systems, equipment supports, and modular deployments
  • Develop structural requirements, reference designs, technical standards, and design controls across platforms and jurisdictions
  • Design modular skids, precast elements, factory-built PODs, and off-site assembled MEP yards
  • Account for manufacturing, transport, lifting, rigging, installation, tolerances, and module interfaces
  • Review and complete load analyses for raised floors, equipment racks, generators, cooling systems, and mechanical equipment
  • Set technical direction for seismic, wind, and building-code compliance
  • Coordinate with architecture, civil, MEP, manufacturing, fabrication, construction, and regional delivery teams
  • Lead structural, shop drawing, and constructability reviews while resolving structural interface issues
  • Review fabricator calculations, shop drawings, and technical submittals
  • Lead constructability and value-engineering reviews covering modular sequencing, logistics, installation, safety, reliability, and delivery speed
  • Assess existing facilities and develop structural solutions for power and cooling density upgrades
  • Mentor engineers and establish rigorous review practices for calculations, design packages, and technical decisions
  • Perform site visits, construction observations, and visits to fabrication and off-site manufacturing facilities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related discipline
  • Professional Engineer license
  • At least 10 years of structural engineering experience
  • At least four years supporting data centers or other mission-critical facilities
  • Practical experience designing structural systems for modular or prefabricated construction
  • Proven design experience with foundations, steel and concrete framing, floor systems, and equipment supports
  • Experience designing foundations for heavy equipment subject to varied vibration, movement, and operating conditions
  • Experience managing structural requirements for transporting, lifting, and rigging prefabricated modules
  • Advanced knowledge of ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, IBC, and other applicable structural standards and building codes
  • Proficiency with ETABS, SAP2000, RISA, or RAM
  • Strong understanding of seismic and wind design across multiple jurisdictions
  • Experience reviewing structural calculations, design packages, fabricator shop drawings, technical submittals, and construction documents
  • Ability to lead complex technical decisions and influence cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority
  • Strong written and verbal communication, technical problem-solving, collaboration, and stakeholder-management abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and technical workstreams in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to travel for construction observations, site visits, and fabrication-facility visits

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Additional voluntary benefits
  • Above-market total compensation package
  • Recognition, training, and development opportunities
  • Flexible work policy
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

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